Dusky Aqua Gauze

#519e9a

Notes

Dusky Aqua Gauze (#519E9A) 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 (177°, 32%, 47%) 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

#519e9a

RGB

rgb(81, 158, 154)

HSL

hsl(177, 32%, 47%)