#2B8EC4 Hex Color
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A moderately muted, medium-light blue with a cool cyan undertone, #2b8ec4 feels reliable and controlled without becoming severe. The hex code suits finance, healthcare, technology, and security interfaces, especially as a supporting brand tone or button color. Black text reaches about 5.8:1 contrast here, meeting WCAG AA for small body text.
Questions about #2b8ec4
What is #2b8ec4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2b8ec4 is rgb(43, 142, 196), in HSL hsl(201, 64%, 47%) and in CMYK 78%, 28%, 0%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #2b8ec4?
The strongest pairings for #2b8ec4 include charcoal, warm terracotta, muted cream, and deep navy because they sharpen its clarity or add warmth without competing with its medium-light value. Use terracotta sparingly for a balanced interface or brand palette.
Is #2b8ec4 readable on white or black?
#2b8ec4 has a 3.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.76:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.