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Merguez

#650021

RGB 101, 0, 33 · HSL 340°, 100%, 20% · CMYK 0, 100, 67, 60

Merguez is #650021 in HEX — rgb(101, 0, 33), hsl(340°, 100%, 20%), cmyk(0%, 100%, 67%, 60%).

Merguez pulls into the deep end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 340°, 100%, 20%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#650021

RGB101, 0, 33

HSL340°, 100%, 20%

HSV340°, 100%, 40%

CMYK0, 100, 67, 60

Decimal6619169

CSS RGBrgb(101, 0, 33)

CSS HSLhsl(340, 100%, 20%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Pearl Ruby Red 3032

ΔE 7.8 · #721422

Behr

Awning Red S-H-180

ΔE 9.7 · #802134

Benjamin Moore

Classic HC-182

ΔE 11.4 · #6A191B

Kilz

Francesca LA110-02

ΔE 11.7 · #7E2A37

Dulux

Very Cherry S02F9

ΔE 12.1 · #722933

Colorhouse

Wood .04 Wood-04

ΔE 14.1 · #67272A

Sherwin-Williams

Wild Currant SW7583

ΔE 15 · #7C3239

Vista Paint

It's the Berries K-720

ΔE 15.5 · #932944

Dunn-Edwards

Scarlet Apple DEA146

ΔE 16.5 · #922E4A

Valspar

Heirloom Red 1010-3

ΔE 16.7 · #7F3639

Hallman-Lindsay

Wild Rose 66

ΔE 17 · #90343A

IKEA

IKEA102 102

ΔE 17.5 · #7E3738

Dutch Boy

Spanish Red 7473

ΔE 18.1 · #732318

PPG

Madeira Red 13-11

ΔE 19.4 · #943E4D

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 21.8 · #A53C49

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 23.5 · #9A4039

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

3/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#650021

#006644

Analogous

#660055

#650021

#661100

Triadic

#650021

#226600

#002266

Split-Complementary

#650021

#006611

#005566

Tetradic

#650021

#556600

#006644

#110066

Monochromatic

#1A0008

#650021

#B3003B

#FF0055

Rectangle

#650021

#664400

#006644

#002266

Compound

#650021

#661100

#006644

#005566

Variations

Lighter

#B8003D

#ED1D62

#EA86A7

Darker

#52001B

#380013

#21000B

Saturation

#42242E

#660022

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

13.33:1

AAA

vs Black

1.58:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#650021

#423C1D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#650021

#29291E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#650021

#631017

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Merguez strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#8B2D34

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#650021

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#783258

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EEE7E9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#09533A

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Aura Interior (for richer color depth in deep tones)

Recommended Finishes

Matte (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Satin (doors)

Deep colors look best in matte — gloss exaggerates surface flaws. Reserve subtle sheen for trim, doors, and high-touch areas.

Best Surfaces

Accent walls · Doors · Cabinetry · Built-ins

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Tinted primer in a similar value is highly recommended — saves a coat and prevents the wall colour from washing the surface.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #650021;

CSS — background

background-color: #650021;

CSS Variable

--color-merguez: #650021;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'merguez': '#650021' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#650021] text-[#650021]

SCSS

$merguez: #650021;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #650021?

#650021 is Merguez, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #650021 warm or cool?

Merguez reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Merguez?

Merguez works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Merguez?

Merguez pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Merguez?

You can download Merguez on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Merguez?

The hex code is #650021. In RGB it's 101, 0, 33, and in HSL it's 340°, 100%, 20%.

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