#2A6066 Hex Color
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Muted and shadowy, #2a6066 is a dark cyan with cool blue-green undertones and low saturation. Its serious, grounded mood suits technology, aerospace, and moody interface designs. Use it as a dominant background with warm cream or coral accents. The hex code #2a6066 supports readable white body text with about a 7.1:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #2a6066
What is #2a6066 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a6066 is rgb(42, 96, 102), in HSL hsl(186, 42%, 28%) and in CMYK 59%, 6%, 0%, 60%.
Is #2a6066 a warm or cool color?
#2a6066 reads as a cool, muted dark cyan because its blue-green undertones outweigh any warmth. It creates a serious, grounded feel and works especially well in technology, aerospace, and low-light interface designs.
What colors pair well with #2a6066?
Is #2a6066 readable on white or black?
#2a6066 has a 7.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.96:1 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.