What is the hex code for Merlot?

Merlot is #730039 (oklch(0.360 0.146 0.6) in OKLCH, Lab 23.88 46.74 1.34).

Is Merlot readable on white?

Against white, Merlot measures 11.74:1 WCAG (AAA) and APCA Lc 95. Against #0F172A: 1.52:1, Fail.

How do I use Merlot in Colorise Pro?

Open Merlot in the Colorise Pro color picker for harmonies, or seed Studio with #730039 to grow a full OKLCH token ramp.

Named color · #730039

Merlot

#730039

oklch(0.360 0.146 0.6)

Lab 23.88 46.74 1.34

HEX

#730039

OKLCH

oklch(0.360 0.146 0.6)

CIE Lab

23.88 46.74 1.34

RGB

115 0 57

Open in Picker Open in Studio Check contrast All color codes

Readability

On white

11.74:1 · Lc 95

AAA

On #0F172A

1.52:1 · Lc 0

Fail

Nearest named siblings

Closest dictionary entries by perceptual Lab distance.

About Merlot

Merlot sits at oklch(0.360 0.146 0.6) in OKLCH — lightness, chroma, and hue expressed perceptually — and #730039 in sRGB. Use it as a seed in Colorise Pro Studio to grow a token ramp, or send it to the picker to explore harmonies and scales. Browse more named colors in the color names directory.

FAQ

What is the hex code for Merlot?: #730039 — also oklch(0.360 0.146 0.6) and Lab 23.88 46.74 1.34.
Can I use Merlot for text on white?: On white: 11.74:1 (AAA), APCA Lc 95. On dark ink: 1.52:1 (Fail). Check pairs in the contrast tool.

Named color · #730039

Merlot

#730039

oklch(0.360 0.146 0.6)

Lab 23.88 46.74 1.34

HEX

#730039

OKLCH

oklch(0.360 0.146 0.6)

CIE Lab

23.88 46.74 1.34

RGB

115 0 57

Open in Picker Open in Studio Check contrast All color codes

Readability

On white

11.74:1 · Lc 95

AAA

On #0F172A

1.52:1 · Lc 0

Fail

Nearest named siblings

Closest dictionary entries by perceptual Lab distance.

About Merlot

FAQ

What is the hex code for Merlot?: #730039 — also oklch(0.360 0.146 0.6) and Lab 23.88 46.74 1.34.
Can I use Merlot for text on white?: On white: 11.74:1 (AAA), APCA Lc 95. On dark ink: 1.52:1 (Fail). Check pairs in the contrast tool.