Washed Cobalt Soot

#55596d

Notes

Washed Cobalt Soot (#55596D) is a true 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 (230°, 12%, 38%) 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 amber. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#55596d

RGB

rgb(85, 89, 109)

HSL

hsl(230, 12%, 38%)