What color is Marsala?
Marsala is a deep, muted brownish-red with warm, earthy undertones, hex #964F4C, close to the color of dried terracotta clay. It has enough brown in it to feel grounded rather than vivid, with a softness that sets it apart from brighter reds.
What is the meaning of the color Marsala?
A port city in western Sicily gives this color its name — Marsala wine, made in the region since the late 18th century, carries the same deep reddish-brown hue. The color gained broad recognition in 2015 when Pantone named Marsala its Color of the Year, describing it as a naturally robust and earthy wine red. That selection brought it into fashion, interiors, and product design, and Pantone’s annual choice functions as a documented industry benchmark tracked by designers and manufacturers worldwide.
What colors go with Marsala?
Colors that pair well with Marsala include:
Blush pink: soft, warm contrast
Navy blue: deep, grounding balance
Gold: rich, warm accent
Ivory: light, neutral softness
Forest green: earthy, natural depth
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Conversions & Codes
| Format | Value | CSS |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #964F4C |
color: #964F4C;
|
| RGB | 150, 79, 76 |
color: rgb(150, 79, 76);
|
| RGB Percentage | 59%, 31%, 30% |
color: rgb(59%, 31%, 30%);
|
| CMYK | 0%, 47%, 49%, 41% | Not supported in CSS |
| HSL | 2°, 33%, 44% |
color: hsl(2, 33%, 44%);
|
| HSV | 2°, 49%, 59% | Not supported in CSS |
| CIE-LAB | 35, 14, 1 |
color: lab(35% 14 1);
|
| Decimal | 9850700 | Not supported in CSS |
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CSS & Dev Snippets
.marsala {
color: #964F4C;
}
$marsala: #964F4C;
rgb(150, 79, 76)