Soft Basil Sheen

#488e56

Notes

Soft Basil Sheen (#488E56) is a true green 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 (132°, 33%, 42%) 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 magenta. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#488e56

RGB

rgb(72, 142, 86)

HSL

hsl(132, 33%, 42%)