Dusky Emerald Velvet

#2b6961

Notes

Dusky Emerald Velvet (#2B6961) is a deep teal 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 (172°, 42%, 29%) 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 red. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#2b6961

RGB

rgb(43, 105, 97)

HSL

hsl(172, 42%, 29%)