Chalky Mustard Shale

#161612

Notes

Chalky Mustard Shale (#161612) is a deep yellow with an earthy character. It leans grounded and natural, the kind of color that plays well with wood, clay, linen, and warm neutrals. Its HSL profile (60°, 10%, 8%) places it in the muted band at a dark lightness. It works well as a headline, icon, or deep background in an otherwise light layout, pairing cleanly with cream, bone, and warm neutrals. For a confident two-color system, pair it with its complementary blue. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#161612

RGB

rgb(22, 22, 18)

HSL

hsl(60, 10%, 8%)