Chalky Basil Shale

#6d886f

Notes

Chalky Basil Shale (#6D886F) 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 (124°, 11%, 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 violet. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#6d886f

RGB

rgb(109, 136, 111)

HSL

hsl(124, 11%, 48%)