Faded Basil Shadow

#5b956d

Notes

Faded Basil Shadow (#5B956D) 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 (139°, 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 magenta. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#5b956d

RGB

rgb(91, 149, 109)

HSL

hsl(139, 24%, 47%)