#2A8BA5 Hex Color

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This cool, unsaturated cyan has a technical feel that works well for productivity apps and clean UI design. It is legible enough for body text when paired with black, though it really shines as a primary accent color. The hex code for this shade is #2a8ba5. Try using it alongside warm corals or soft oranges to balance its naturally brisk, modern energy.

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What is #2a8ba5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #2a8ba5 is rgb(42, 139, 165), in HSL hsl(193, 59%, 41%) and in CMYK 75%, 16%, 0%, 35%.

What colors pair well with #2a8ba5?

#2a8ba5 works effectively with warm, contrasting shades to break up its cool technical nature. Try pairing this cyan with coral or soft orange to balance its brisk, modern energy, or use it alongside dark charcoal for high-legibility text.

Is #2a8ba5 readable on white or black?

#2a8ba5 has a 3.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.33:1 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.

#2A8BA5 Hex Color

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