#2A5F73 Hex Color
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A dark, muted cyan, #2a5f73 carries a cool, shaded quality that suggests seriousness, mystery, and depth. Its low saturation suits technology, aerospace, and moody brand work without feeling harsh. Use it as a dominant UI background with white text, which reaches about 7.0:1 contrast. The hex code is #2a5f73.
Questions about #2a5f73
What is #2a5f73 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a5f73 is rgb(42, 95, 115), in HSL hsl(196, 46%, 31%) and in CMYK 63%, 17%, 0%, 55%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #2a5f73?
#2a5f73 pairs well with warm neutrals and muted orange accents, which balance its cool cyan base without overpowering its low-saturation character. Try warm off-white backgrounds, sand tones, or restrained terracotta accents for contrast.
Is #2a5f73 readable on white or black?
#2a5f73 has a 7.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.98:1 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.