#2B626C Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #2b626c is a cool cyan with gray undertones and low saturation. Its shaded appearance creates a serious, mysterious mood suited to technology, aerospace, and moody interface designs. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 6.8:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #2b626c.
Questions about #2b626c
What is #2b626c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2b626c is rgb(43, 98, 108), in HSL hsl(189, 43%, 30%) and in CMYK 60%, 9%, 0%, 58%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #2b626c?
For balanced palettes, #2b626c pairs well with white, soft off-white, muted sage, and warm metallic accents, which balance its cool cyan base without overwhelming its low saturation or serious mood. Pale neutrals keep layouts calm, while small touches of terracotta add warmth.
Is #2b626c a warm or cool color?
#2b626c reads as a cool color because its cyan base carries blue-green undertones, while gray lowers its saturation and softens the brightness, keeping the shade visually grounded in dark layouts. That combination gives it a restrained, serious character rather than a vivid tropical teal.
Is #2b626c readable on white or black?
#2b626c has a 6.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.06:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.