Pale Azure Soot

#3d4248

Notes

Pale Azure Soot (#3D4248) 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 (213°, 8%, 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

#3d4248

RGB

rgb(61, 66, 72)

HSL

hsl(213, 8%, 26%)