#2893AC Hex Color

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This unsaturated cyan offers a muted, professional quality rather than a playful pop. Its cool undertones work well in tech and aerospace branding, where clarity is prioritized over saturation. While it serves as a reliable background, it performs best as a supporting accent. The hex code for this shade is #2893ac, which provides sufficient contrast for black text to remain legible.

Questions about #2893ac

What is #2893ac in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2893ac is rgb(40, 147, 172), in HSL hsl(191, 62%, 42%) and in CMYK 77%, 15%, 0%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #2893ac for a balanced palette?
You can ground this muted cyan by pairing it with charcoal for a sophisticated tech look, or soften the palette by adding sand for a warmer, natural contrast. These combinations keep the professional tone of #2893ac intact while adding visual depth.
Is #2893ac readable on white or black?
#2893ac has a 3.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.85:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.