Chalky Aqua Shale

#5f7c81

Notes

Chalky Aqua Shale (#5F7C81) 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 (189°, 15%, 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 red. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#5f7c81

RGB

rgb(95, 124, 129)

HSL

hsl(189, 15%, 44%)