Chalky Indigo Shale

#4b4455

Notes

Chalky Indigo Shale (#4B4455) is a deep indigo 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 (265°, 11%, 30%) 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 lime. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#4b4455

RGB

rgb(75, 68, 85)

HSL

hsl(265, 11%, 30%)