Dusty Violet Shale

#6a6090

Notes

Dusty Violet Shale (#6A6090) is a true indigo 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 (253°, 20%, 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 yellow. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#6a6090

RGB

rgb(106, 96, 144)

HSL

hsl(253, 20%, 47%)