Dusky Aqua Wash

#428aa9

Notes

Dusky Aqua Wash (#428AA9) is a true cyan 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 (198°, 44%, 46%) places it in the balanced band at a mid lightness. It works across type, buttons, and borders, saturated enough to feel deliberate but balanced enough to not fight the rest of the palette. 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

#428aa9

RGB

rgb(66, 138, 169)

HSL

hsl(198, 44%, 46%)