Chalky Azure Shale

#3e4351

Notes

Chalky Azure Shale (#3E4351) 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 (224°, 13%, 28%) 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 amber. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#3e4351

RGB

rgb(62, 67, 81)

HSL

hsl(224, 13%, 28%)