#2CA4C1 Hex Color

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Cool and moderately muted, #2ca4c1 is a medium-light cyan with soft green undertones. Its refreshing character supports trust and clear communication without feeling sterile. Use the hex code as a supporting tone in technology, aerospace, or children’s branding, pairing it with deep navy or warm coral. Black text reaches about 7.2:1 contrast for readable body copy.

Questions about #2ca4c1

What is #2ca4c1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2ca4c1 is rgb(44, 164, 193), in HSL hsl(192, 63%, 46%) and in CMYK 77%, 15%, 0%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #2ca4c1?
#2ca4c1 pairs well with deep navy for a grounded, professional contrast, while warm coral adds energy; white keeps the palette crisp, and soft gray can temper its cool cyan character.
Does #2ca4c1 feel warm or cool?
#2ca4c1 reads as cool because its blue base is softened by green undertones, giving it a fresh, trustworthy character that supports clear communication without the sterile feel of a stark blue.
Where can designers use #2ca4c1?
#2ca4c1 works well as a supporting tone in technology dashboards, aerospace graphics, and children’s branding, where its clear cyan character adds freshness without overpowering darker text or surrounding colors nearby.
Is #2ca4c1 readable on white or black?
#2ca4c1 has a 2.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.18:1 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.