#2AA487 Hex Color
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A muted, cool teal with a balanced, unsaturated finish, #2aa487 provides a grounded feel for professional interfaces. It functions best as an accent color in healthcare or tech branding, rather than a full background, where it might overwhelm the layout. Because black text offers a 6.8:1 contrast ratio, it remains highly legible for body copy when you understand how to make gray for supporting neutrals.
Questions about #2aa487
What is #2aa487 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2aa487 is rgb(42, 164, 135), in HSL hsl(166, 59%, 40%) and in CMYK 74%, 0%, 18%, 36%.
How does #2aa487 function in professional design?
This muted teal works effectively as a subtle accent for healthcare or tech interfaces, maintaining readability without overpowering the layout. When paired with high-contrast neutrals like charcoal, it creates a professional aesthetic that feels grounded and modern for digital platforms.
Is #2aa487 readable on white or black?
#2aa487 has a 3.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.75:1 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.