Rich Azure Cascade

#283b62

Notes

Rich Azure Cascade (#283B62) is a deep azure 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 (220°, 42%, 27%) places it in the balanced 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 amber. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#283b62

RGB

rgb(40, 59, 98)

HSL

hsl(220, 42%, 27%)