Deep Aqua Wave

#4b8b89

Notes

Deep Aqua Wave (#4B8B89) is a true cyan 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 (178°, 30%, 42%) places it in the balanced 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 red. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#4b8b89

RGB

rgb(75, 139, 137)

HSL

hsl(178, 30%, 42%)