Washed Azure Soot

#42536c

Notes

Washed Azure Soot (#42536C) 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 (216°, 24%, 34%) 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

#42536c

RGB

rgb(66, 83, 108)

HSL

hsl(216, 24%, 34%)