Soft Basil Shale

#5c9971

Notes

Soft Basil Shale (#5C9971) 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 (141°, 25%, 48%) 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

#5c9971

RGB

rgb(92, 153, 113)

HSL

hsl(141, 25%, 48%)