Dusty Indigo Shale

#5b546d

Notes

Dusty Indigo Shale (#5B546D) is a true indigo 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 (257°, 13%, 38%) 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 lime. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#5b546d

RGB

rgb(91, 84, 109)

HSL

hsl(257, 13%, 38%)