#2B5357 Hex Color
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This dark, dusty cyan has a muted, atmospheric quality that works well for moody interfaces. Because it is highly unsaturated, #2b5357 serves as a solid grounding base rather than a focal point. Pair it with soft cream or bright white text to maintain readability, as white provides an excellent 8.5:1 contrast against this shade. The hex code for this color is #2b5357.
Questions about #2b5357
What is #2b5357 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2b5357 is rgb(43, 83, 87), in HSL hsl(185, 34%, 25%) and in CMYK 51%, 5%, 0%, 66%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #2b5357?
#2b5357 looks best when paired with high-contrast neutrals like crisp white or soft cream to maintain readability. For accent colors, it works surprisingly well with muted terracotta or warm gold tones that cut through its deep, cyan-based coolness.
Is #2b5357 readable on white or black?
#2b5357 has a 8.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.47:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.