Dusky Aqua Drift

#2baede

Notes

Dusky Aqua Drift (#2BAEDE) is a true cyan with a vibrant character. It holds its own as a focal accent, carrying visual weight without tipping into neon territory. Its HSL profile (196°, 73%, 52%) places it in the balanced band at a mid lightness. It works across type, buttons, and borders, saturated enough to feel deliberate but balanced enough to not fight the rest of the palette. For a confident two-color system, pair it with its complementary orange. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#2baede

RGB

rgb(43, 174, 222)

HSL

hsl(196, 73%, 52%)