Chalky Aqua Gloom

#5a7c7a

Notes

Chalky Aqua Gloom (#5A7C7A) 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 (176°, 16%, 42%) 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 red. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#5a7c7a

RGB

rgb(90, 124, 122)

HSL

hsl(176, 16%, 42%)