Quiet Basil Ink

#5a9541

Notes

Quiet Basil Ink (#5A9541) is a true green 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 (102°, 39%, 42%) places it in the balanced 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 violet. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#5a9541

RGB

rgb(90, 149, 65)

HSL

hsl(102, 39%, 42%)