#2C758D Hex Color
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This muted, cool-toned cyan reads as professional and composed rather than playful. Because of its desaturated quality, #2c758d works effectively as a stable background or a supporting tone in technology interfaces. It pairs particularly well with warm oranges to create necessary visual friction. Since this hex code offers 5.2:1 contrast against white, it remains readable for small text, making it a reliable choice for technical documentation.
Questions about #2c758d
What is #2c758d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2c758d is rgb(44, 117, 141), in HSL hsl(195, 52%, 36%) and in CMYK 69%, 17%, 0%, 45%.
Is #2c758d suitable for small interface text?
#2c758d maintains a 5.2:1 contrast ratio against white backgrounds, making it a reliable choice for small body text and technical documentation where readability is essential. It provides enough clarity without the visual harshness often associated with using pure black text.
Which colors pair effectively with #2c758d?
Because this shade is a muted, cool-toned cyan, it pairs effectively with warm orange or terracotta tones to create necessary visual friction. Using a warm accent color prevents the interface from feeling too cold or clinical for the end user.
Is #2c758d readable on white or black?
#2c758d has a 5.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.03:1 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.