Soft Citrine Shale

#5a5f49

Notes

Soft Citrine Shale (#5A5F49) is a deep yellow 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 (74°, 13%, 33%) places it in the muted band at a dark lightness. It works well as a headline, icon, or deep background in an otherwise light layout, pairing cleanly with cream, bone, and warm neutrals. For a confident two-color system, pair it with its complementary indigo. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#5a5f49

RGB

rgb(90, 95, 73)

HSL

hsl(74, 13%, 33%)