Dusky Powder Wash

#c9d4e4

Notes

Dusky Powder Wash (#C9D4E4) is a soft azure with a pastel character. It reads calm and airy, with enough chroma to feel intentional rather than washed out. Its HSL profile (216°, 33%, 84%) places it in the balanced band at a light lightness. It works as a background wash, large-area fill, or soft illustration tone. Add a darker ink of the same hue when you need type over it. 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

#c9d4e4

RGB

rgb(201, 212, 228)

HSL

hsl(216, 33%, 84%)