Dim Basil Shale

#5e8a56

Notes

Dim Basil Shale (#5E8A56) 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 (111°, 23%, 44%) 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 violet. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#5e8a56

RGB

rgb(94, 138, 86)

HSL

hsl(111, 23%, 44%)