Merlot Color – #730039: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Merlot color hex code is #730039, and it is composed of 45% red, 0% green and 22% blue.
Merlot is a dark, vibrant, saturated, and warm color at 100% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 11.74:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Merlot color (#730039) against light backgrounds.

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Merlot Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Merlot, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #730039 |
| RGB | rgb(115,0,57) |
| HSL | hsl(330,100%,22.5%) |
| CMYK | 0, 100, 50, 55 |
| HSV | 330, 100, 45 |
| RGB % | 45, 0, 22 |
| XYZ | 7.8, 3.9, 4.2 |
| LAB | 23.3, 47.7, 0.2 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Pink |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 11.74 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 1.79 (fails WCAG AA) |
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Vintage Merlot
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Velvety Merlot
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So Merlot
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Midnight Merlot
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Merlot
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Merlot Fields
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Merlot Magic
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