Faded Sapphire Chalk

#616f8f

Notes

Faded Sapphire Chalk (#616F8F) is a true azure 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 (222°, 19%, 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 amber. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#616f8f

RGB

rgb(97, 111, 143)

HSL

hsl(222, 19%, 47%)