#2AE5C6 Hex Color
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#2ae5c6 is a bright, highly saturated teal with a cool green undertone and a sparkling, neon-like finish. Its clarity and refreshing energy suit wellness, healthcare, technology, and communication design. Use it as an accent or supporting tone rather than a full background. The hex code #2ae5c6 supports black text at about 13.1:1 contrast for small body text.
Questions about #2ae5c6
What is #2ae5c6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2ae5c6 is rgb(42, 229, 198), in HSL hsl(170, 78%, 53%) and in CMYK 82%, 0%, 14%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #2ae5c6?
Pair #2ae5c6 with charcoal for readable text, warm white for breathing room, or muted navy for structure; these darker, restrained partners absorb its high saturation and let the cool green undertone feel intentional rather than overwhelming in interface or brand layouts. This combination gives the teal a polished frame without dulling its bright character.
Where does #2ae5c6 work best in a palette?
Use #2ae5c6 as a small accent or supporting tone in healthcare, wellness, technology, and communication interfaces, especially for calls to action, status highlights, or icons rather than large blocks behind dense text. Its vivid chroma can dominate a page when used across broad surfaces.
Is #2ae5c6 readable on white or black?
#2ae5c6 has a 1.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.12:1 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.