Dusky Aqua Velvet

#359cac

Notes

Dusky Aqua Velvet (#359CAC) is a true cyan 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 (188°, 53%, 44%) 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 red. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#359cac

RGB

rgb(53, 156, 172)

HSL

hsl(188, 53%, 44%)