#2D8899 Hex Color
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#2d8899 is a muted, cool cyan that feels professional yet approachable. Its restrained saturation gives it a clean, technical quality, making it a natural fit for software interfaces or aerospace branding. Pair it with dark charcoal for a balanced, high-contrast look that remains readable. Because this hex code maintains a 5.1:1 contrast ratio against black, you can confidently use it for small body text and UI elements.
Questions about #2d8899
What is #2d8899 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2d8899 is rgb(45, 136, 153), in HSL hsl(189, 55%, 39%) and in CMYK 71%, 11%, 0%, 40%.
Which colors pair best with #2d8899 for a professional palette?
Pair #2d8899 with deep charcoal for high-contrast, readable text, or integrate soft off-whites to maintain a clean, modern aesthetic. This cyan functions as a stable anchor color, so avoid overly warm neons that disrupt its cool, technical professional vibe.
Is #2d8899 readable on white or black?
#2d8899 has a 4.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.09:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.