Dusty Azure Shale

#4a5464

Notes

Dusty Azure Shale (#4A5464) is a deep 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 (217°, 15%, 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 amber. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#4a5464

RGB

rgb(74, 84, 100)

HSL

hsl(217, 15%, 34%)