#2BC2CA Hex Color
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A bright cyan close to pool water on a sunny day. #2bc2ca is light and fairly saturated, which gives it a fresh, cold energy. It earns its keep as a background: black text on top reaches about 9.7:1 contrast, so it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Pair it with charcoal or warm coral, or blend it toward gray when a softer accent is needed.
Questions about #2bc2ca
What is #2bc2ca in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2bc2ca is rgb(43, 194, 202), in HSL hsl(183, 65%, 48%) and in CMYK 79%, 4%, 0%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #2bc2ca?
Deep navy and charcoal balance its brightness, while warm coral adds a playful contrast. For a softer palette, try muted sage or warm sand tones instead of pure white.
Is #2bc2ca readable on white or black?
#2bc2ca has a 2.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.67:1 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.