#2C564F Hex Color
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Not a vivid lagoon teal, #2c564f is a dark, dusty teal whose grayed green base sits closer to deeper green tones than true blue. Its low saturation makes it a steady base for moody interfaces and wellness branding. Warm accents like terracotta flatter it. White text reads clearly on top at about 8.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #2c564f
What is #2c564f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2c564f is rgb(44, 86, 79), in HSL hsl(170, 32%, 25%) and in CMYK 49%, 0%, 8%, 66%.
What colors pair well with #2c564f?
Warm accents do the most for this muted teal. Try terracotta, dusty blush, cream, or muted gold, which keep it from reading flat. Skip stark white, since it can wash the color out.
Does #2c564f read warm or cool?
It leans cool, but its heavy gray content softens that. Next to warm neutrals it reads balanced and earthy rather than icy, which is why it works well in wellness and hospitality palettes.
Is #2c564f readable on white or black?
#2c564f has a 8.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.55:1 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.