Dusky Lemon Thread

#8a8b50

Notes

Dusky Lemon Thread (#8A8B50) is a true yellow 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 (61°, 27%, 43%) 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 blue. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#8a8b50

RGB

rgb(138, 139, 80)

HSL

hsl(61, 27%, 43%)