#2CA5A3 Hex Color
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This muted cyan sits between blue and green with a cooling, unsaturated character. Because of its steady contrast against black text, it functions well as a readable interface accent. Use hex code #2ca5a3 sparingly, as it can feel overwhelming when used as a full background color. It shines in technology branding and modern UI when paired with dark charcoal greys or crisp, clean whites.
Questions about #2ca5a3
What is #2ca5a3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2ca5a3 is rgb(44, 165, 163), in HSL hsl(179, 58%, 41%) and in CMYK 73%, 0%, 1%, 35%.
Which color combinations complement #2ca5a3 effectively?
Because of its muted, unsaturated character, #2ca5a3 functions best alongside neutral companions. It creates a sophisticated, professional aesthetic when balanced with crisp whites or a dark slate grey, which prevents the cyan from becoming visually overwhelming on the screen.
Is #2ca5a3 readable on white or black?
#2ca5a3 has a 2.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.01:1 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.