Dusky Aqua Wash

#488c9d

Notes

Dusky Aqua Wash (#488C9D) 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 (192°, 37%, 45%) 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

#488c9d

RGB

rgb(72, 140, 157)

HSL

hsl(192, 37%, 45%)