Dusky Azure Bead

#456e82

Notes

Dusky Azure Bead (#456E82) is a true 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 (200°, 31%, 39%) 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

#456e82

RGB

rgb(69, 110, 130)

HSL

hsl(200, 31%, 39%)