Chalky Azure Shale

#4b5562

Notes

Chalky Azure Shale (#4B5562) 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 (214°, 13%, 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 orange. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#4b5562

RGB

rgb(75, 85, 98)

HSL

hsl(214, 13%, 34%)