#2D505D Hex Color
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Reach for this dark cyan when a moody interface needs a background that stays readable. The hex code #2d505d is very unsaturated, so it reads as ashy sky blue instead of vivid teal, a result of mixing gray into the base. White text on it hits about 8.7:1 contrast, well past the WCAG AA bar for body text. Use it as a dominant base in tech or aerospace branding.
Questions about #2d505d
What is #2d505d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2d505d is rgb(45, 80, 93), in HSL hsl(196, 35%, 27%) and in CMYK 52%, 14%, 0%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #2d505d?
Warm, muted accents like terracotta or dusty coral give this cool cyan energy without clashing. Cream and soft grays keep the palette calm and understated.
Is #2d505d readable on white or black?
#2d505d has a 8.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.41:1 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.