Soft Midnight Shale

#2a2a32

Notes

Soft Midnight Shale (#2A2A32) is a deep blue 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 (240°, 9%, 18%) 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 yellow. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#2a2a32

RGB

rgb(42, 42, 50)

HSL

hsl(240, 9%, 18%)