#2AA997 Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #2aa997 is a medium teal with softened green undertones and moderate saturation. Its refreshing character suits healthcare, wellness, and technology branding without feeling clinical. Use it as a supporting color beside warm ivory or dark navy; black text achieves strong readability on this background. The hex code is #2aa997.
Questions about #2aa997
What is #2aa997 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2aa997 is rgb(42, 169, 151), in HSL hsl(171, 60%, 41%) and in CMYK 75%, 0%, 11%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #2aa997?
Does #2aa997 feel warm or cool?
#2aa997 reads as a cool teal because its blue-green balance and softened green undertones feel clean, calm, and refreshing rather than yellow or earthy, while warm ivory, sand, and gentle coral accents can make it feel more welcoming.
Is #2aa997 readable on white or black?
#2aa997 has a 2.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.22:1 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.