#2A5E5B Hex Color
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This dusty, desaturated teal leans into a cool, shadowed aesthetic. Its low chroma creates a sophisticated, moody presence that works well for tech-forward interfaces or wellness branding. As a dominant base, #2a5e5b maintains strong legibility for white text, offering a solid 7.4:1 contrast ratio. Use it to ground bright color palettes or when you need a muted alternative to standard dark blue or green.
Questions about #2a5e5b
What is #2a5e5b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a5e5b is rgb(42, 94, 91), in HSL hsl(177, 38%, 27%) and in CMYK 55%, 0%, 3%, 63%.
What colors pair best with #2a5e5b?
Is #2a5e5b readable on white or black?
#2a5e5b has a 7.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.85:1 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.