Chalky Azure Shale

#38414d

Notes

Chalky Azure Shale (#38414D) 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 (214°, 16%, 26%) 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 orange. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#38414d

RGB

rgb(56, 65, 77)

HSL

hsl(214, 16%, 26%)