Faded Cobalt Soot

#4b495f

Notes

Faded Cobalt Soot (#4B495F) is a deep blue 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 (245°, 13%, 33%) 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 yellow. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#4b495f

RGB

rgb(75, 73, 95)

HSL

hsl(245, 13%, 33%)