#2AA4AF Hex Color
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Muted and mid-weight, #2aa4af sits between cyan and teal with a soft, watery feel. Its low saturation keeps it easy on the eyes, which makes it a solid base for dashboards, app backgrounds, and reading surfaces. Pair it with warm sand or soft coral so the cool undertone does not read flat. Black text passes AA contrast on it, so small body copy stays legible.
Questions about #2aa4af
What is #2aa4af in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2aa4af is rgb(42, 164, 175), in HSL hsl(185, 61%, 43%) and in CMYK 76%, 6%, 0%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #2aa4af?
Warm neutrals like sand and soft coral balance its cool undertone. A deeper navy also works, adding weight while keeping the palette in the blue family.
Is #2aa4af readable on white or black?
#2aa4af has a 2.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.02:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.