Chalky Cobalt Shale

#454568

Notes

Chalky Cobalt Shale (#454568) is a deep blue 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 (240°, 20%, 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 yellow. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#454568

RGB

rgb(69, 69, 104)

HSL

hsl(240, 20%, 34%)