Deep Aqua Velvet

#438d9d

Notes

Deep Aqua Velvet (#438D9D) 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 (191°, 40%, 44%) 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 red. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#438d9d

RGB

rgb(67, 141, 157)

HSL

hsl(191, 40%, 44%)