#2A493C Hex Color
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Muted and dark, #2a493c is a gray-green teal with low saturation and a grounded, shadowy feel. Its serious depth suits wellness branding, hospitality interiors, technology interfaces, and moody backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with warm cream or dusty peach accents. The hex code #2a493c supports clear white body text, with about 9.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #2a493c
What is #2a493c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a493c is rgb(42, 73, 60), in HSL hsl(155, 27%, 23%) and in CMYK 42%, 0%, 18%, 71%.
What colors pair well with #2a493c?
Warm cream and dusty peach pair well with #2a493c, bringing light and warmth to its muted gray-green teal base while preserving its grounded, shadowy character in palettes, interiors, and interfaces.
Does #2a493c read as warm or cool?
Although #2a493c is green-leaning, its low saturation and gray content make it read as a cool, subdued teal rather than a fresh or yellowed green in most lighting and digital palettes.
Is #2a493c readable on white or black?
#2a493c has a 9.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.11:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.