#2C8FAA Hex Color
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Closer to pool tile than open sky, this muted cyan carries a gray undertone that keeps it easy on the eyes. The hex code for sky blue is #2c8faa. Its medium lightness makes it a strong supporting tone in tech and aerospace branding, and black text passes AA contrast on it at 5.6:1. It looks richer next to warm coral than plain white.
Questions about #2c8faa
What is #2c8faa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2c8faa is rgb(44, 143, 170), in HSL hsl(193, 59%, 42%) and in CMYK 74%, 16%, 0%, 33%.
What text color reads best on #2c8faa?
Black text is the safe choice on #2c8faa, with a contrast ratio of about 5.6:1, which clears WCAG AA for small body text. White text falls short, so reserve it for large headings only.
What colors pair well with #2c8faa?
Warm coral and terracotta accents give #2c8faa energy without clashing, since the cool grayed cyan needs warmth to avoid feeling flat. Charcoal anchors it well in UI work.
Is #2c8faa readable on white or black?
#2c8faa has a 3.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.61:1 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.