Faded Azure Soot

#4b5e72

Notes

Faded Azure Soot (#4B5E72) is a true 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 (211°, 21%, 37%) places it in the muted 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 orange. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#4b5e72

RGB

rgb(75, 94, 114)

HSL

hsl(211, 21%, 37%)