#2D6175 Hex Color
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#2d6175 is a dark, dusty cyan with heavy gray undertones. Its low saturation gives it a gloomy, serious mood, so it works best as a moody background or supporting tone rather than a bold accent. White text reads clearly on it at about 6.8:1 contrast, past the WCAG AA bar. For similar muted shades, it helps to know what colors make gray and mix them into brighter cyans.
Questions about #2d6175
What is #2d6175 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2d6175 is rgb(45, 97, 117), in HSL hsl(197, 44%, 32%) and in CMYK 62%, 17%, 0%, 54%.
What colors pair well with #2d6175?
Warm, muted accents like terracotta, rust, and muted coral balance the cool cast of #2d6175. Soft creams also work when you need a lighter neutral on dark backgrounds.
Is #2d6175 readable on white or black?
#2d6175 has a 6.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.07:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.