Chalky Aqua Slate

#5a7f81

Notes

Chalky Aqua Slate (#5A7F81) 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 (183°, 18%, 43%) 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

#5a7f81

RGB

rgb(90, 127, 129)

HSL

hsl(183, 18%, 43%)