Dusty Aqua Ash

#5b8b8a

Notes

Dusty Aqua Ash (#5B8B8A) 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 (179°, 21%, 45%) 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

#5b8b8a

RGB

rgb(91, 139, 138)

HSL

hsl(179, 21%, 45%)