#2A8EC0 Hex Color
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#2a8ec0 is a moderately muted, cool blue with a slight cyan undertone and medium-light value. Its controlled saturation conveys trust and reliability without feeling severe, making it useful for finance, healthcare, technology, and government interfaces. Use it as a supporting brand color or UI background, with black text achieving about 5.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #2a8ec0.
Questions about #2a8ec0
What is #2a8ec0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a8ec0 is rgb(42, 142, 192), in HSL hsl(200, 64%, 46%) and in CMYK 78%, 26%, 0%, 25%.
Is #2a8ec0 a warm or cool color?
#2a8ec0 reads as a cool blue because its hue leans slightly toward cyan; its moderate saturation keeps that coolness controlled, giving interfaces a dependable, clear feel rather than an icy or highly energetic appearance.
What colors pair well with #2a8ec0?
Pair #2a8ec0 with white, charcoal, or warm terracotta accents; its cool cyan bias benefits from grounded neutrals and restrained warm contrast in interfaces, dashboards, and brand palettes without overwhelming the blue.
Is #2a8ec0 readable on white or black?
#2a8ec0 has a 3.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.72:1 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.