REDS
Merlot Red
#9D3D2D
Merlot Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 9°, 55%, 40%. The balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming, and the hue reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. In interior projects it shines on wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents, particularly within kitchens, hallways, powder rooms. Reads best alongside cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Merlot Red 2006-10
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, hallways, powder rooms
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Merlot Red
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #9D3D2D?
#9D3D2D is Merlot Red, a mid red with a warm undertone.
Is #9D3D2D warm or cool?
Merlot Red reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Merlot Red?
Merlot Red works well in kitchens, hallways, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Merlot Red?
Merlot Red pairs naturally with cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Merlot Red?
You can download Merlot Red 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 RGB value of #9D3D2D?
#9D3D2D converts to RGB 157, 61, 45.