Misty Aqua Soot

#5b8395

Notes

Misty Aqua Soot (#5B8395) 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 (199°, 24%, 47%) 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 orange. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#5b8395

RGB

rgb(91, 131, 149)

HSL

hsl(199, 24%, 47%)