#2D514C Hex Color
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This dark, desaturated teal leans into an ashy, matte quality that provides a grounded base for moody interfaces. Because it is highly muted, #2d514c works best as a supporting background rather than a primary accent. Pair this tone with warm cream or soft gold to prevent it from looking too gloomy. The hex code for this serious, sophisticated color is #2d514c.
Questions about #2d514c
What is #2d514c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2d514c is rgb(45, 81, 76), in HSL hsl(172, 29%, 25%) and in CMYK 44%, 0%, 6%, 68%.
What colors pair best with #2d514c?
#2d514c works best when paired with warm, creamy neutrals or soft metallics to balance its inherent darkness. Using off-white, warm beige, or muted gold prevents the interface from feeling too gloomy while maintaining a sophisticated, modern contrast.
Is #2d514c a good choice for text?
Using #2d514c as body text is generally risky because its low lightness value offers poor contrast against standard white backgrounds. If you must use it for text, ensure the background is extremely light or use it only for large, bold headers.
Is #2d514c readable on white or black?
#2d514c has a 8.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.39:1 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.