Merlot 19-1534 TCX
PANTONE 19-1534 TCX TCX / FHI
Pantone Merlot 19-1534 TCX is HEX #72262C, RGB 114, 38, 44, and about CMYK 0, 67, 61, 55. It is a dark, moderate warm red color. The best text color on it is white at 10.35:1.
| Family | Red |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Warm |
| Lightness | Dark |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | energy, urgency and appetite |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #72262C | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | 72262C | |
| RGB | 114, 38, 44 | |
| RGB percent | 44.7%, 14.9%, 17.3% | |
| CMYK | 0, 67, 61, 55 | |
| HSL | 355, 50%, 30% | |
| HSV | 355, 67%, 45% | |
| LAB | 27.1, 33.9, 14.3 | |
| LCH | 27.1, 36.8, 22.9 | |
| Decimal | 7480876 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-merlot-19-1534-tcx: #72262C; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #72262C; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-merlot-19-1534-tcx': '#72262C' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.447, green: 0.149, blue: 0.173) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_merlot_19_1534_tcx">#72262C</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFF72262C) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"merlot-19-1534-tcx","name":"Merlot 19-1534 TCX","hex":"#72262C"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is Merlot 19-1534 TCX. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of Merlot 19-1534 TCX and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on Merlot 19-1534 TCX is white, with a contrast ratio of 10.35:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #72262C on white | 10.35:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #72262C on black | 2.03:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| White on #72262C | 10.35:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Black on #72262C | 2.03:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on Merlot 19-1534 TCX
10.35:1
Merlot 19-1534 TCX on white
10.35:1
Merlot 19-1534 TCX on near black
1.82:1
Printing and Pantone matching
Merlot 19-1534 TCX is built here as C0 M67 Y61 K55. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock. On uncoated paper expect it to look a little lighter and less saturated than on coated stock.
| CMYK build | C0 M67 Y61 K55 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 183% |
| Ink note | Within the roughly 300% limit many printers use. |
Screen values approximate the printed ink. Verify against a physical Pantone guide before production.
Similar Pantone colors
More red colors
Questions about Merlot 19-1534 TCX
What is the HEX code for Pantone Merlot 19-1534 TCX?
HEX #72262C, equivalent to RGB 114, 38, 44. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone Merlot 19-1534 TCX?
A process build of C0 M67 Y61 K55. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone Merlot 19-1534 TCX a warm or cool color?
It is a warm color, dark and moderate, with a hue of 355 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone Merlot 19-1534 TCX?
Use white text. It gives a contrast ratio of 10.35:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.