Chalky Aqua Shale

#557c8b

Notes

Chalky Aqua Shale (#557C8B) 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 (197°, 24%, 44%) 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

#557c8b

RGB

rgb(85, 124, 139)

HSL

hsl(197, 24%, 44%)