Merguez

Also known as: Spring Lobster, Baal Red Wash, Plum Cheese, Dark Humour

Expect confident and commanding associations from Merguez — a rich red well suited to call-to-action buttons and food branding. Reach for a cyan companion shade to give Merguez maximum contrast. On white it reads clearly at 13.33:1 contrast — safe for body text under WCAG AA.

Merguez color codes

HEX
#650021
RGB
rgb(101, 0, 33)
RGBA
rgba(101, 0, 33, 1)
HSL
hsl(340, 100%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(340, 100%, 40%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 100%, 67%, 60%)
LAB
lab(20.0 41.8 12.3)
OKLCH
oklch(32.3% 0.129 12.3)

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

warm

Nearest standard colors

  • CSS: maroon#800000 · ΔE 14.2
  • RAL 3004 — Purple red#701F29 · ΔE 5.3 · approximate

RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.

Where Merguez works

  • Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
  • Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
  • Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
  • Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
  • Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
  • Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.

Copy as — every ecosystem

Tints, shades, and tones of Merguez

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

Palettes built from Merguez by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Contrast & accessibility

Aa — on white

contrast 13.33:1

AA passAAA passAA large pass

Aa — on black

contrast 1.58:1

AA failAAA failAA large fail

Best text color on a Merguez background: #ffffff

Palettes featuring Merguez

Merguez with its complement

Soft neighbors of Merguez

Merguez triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Merguez is closest to Rich Black.

Merguez FAQs

What color is Merguez?

Merguez is a dark red with the hex code #650021. In HSL terms it has a hue of 340°, 100% saturation, and 20% lightness.

What is the hex code for Merguez?

The hex code for Merguez is #650021. In RGB it's rgb(101, 0, 33), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 100%, 67%, 60%).

What colors go well with Merguez?

Merguez pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony, and with green accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.

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