Chalky Plum Shale

#45313c

Notes

Chalky Plum Shale (#45313C) is a deep magenta 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 (327°, 17%, 23%) 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 teal. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#45313c

RGB

rgb(69, 49, 60)

HSL

hsl(327, 17%, 23%)