#2B7F83 Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #2b7f83 is a medium-dark cyan with gray and subtle green undertones. Its dusty saturation gives interfaces a steady, refreshing feel without the sharpness of brighter turquoise. Use it as a supporting tone in technology, communication, or children’s branding, paired with warm cream or coral. White text has about 4.7:1 contrast here, enough for WCAG AA body text. The hex code is #2b7f83.
Questions about #2b7f83
What is #2b7f83 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2b7f83 is rgb(43, 127, 131), in HSL hsl(183, 51%, 34%) and in CMYK 67%, 3%, 0%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #2b7f83?
Pair #2b7f83 with warm cream, coral, or muted neutrals to balance its cool cyan base. Cream softens the contrast for welcoming layouts, while coral adds warmth and energy without competing with the color’s dusty saturation.
Is #2b7f83 readable on white or black?
#2b7f83 has a 4.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.46:1 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.