Chalky Bronze Shale

#403b2b

Notes

Chalky Bronze Shale (#403B2B) is a deep amber 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 (46°, 20%, 21%) 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 blue. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#403b2b

RGB

rgb(64, 59, 43)

HSL

hsl(46, 20%, 21%)