#2894A3 Hex Color
Muted cyan for calm, focused interfaces
Tech dashboards and children’s apps often reach for a sky blue like #2894a3. The shade reads cool without feeling sterile, with a medium depth that works as a base or accent. Black text on it hits about 5.9:1 contrast, clearing AA for body copy. It flatters warm coral and soft cream, and muted neutrals mix cleanly if you know what colors make gray. The hex code #2894a3 sits between teal and azure.
Questions about #2894a3
What is #2894a3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2894a3 is rgb(40, 148, 163), in HSL hsl(187, 61%, 40%) and in CMYK 75%, 9%, 0%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #2894a3?
Warm coral and soft cream flatter #2894a3 best, balancing its cool cyan undertone with gentle heat. For text and outlines, charcoal gives strong contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Is #2894a3 readable on white or black?
#2894a3 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.