#2D8AA2 Hex Color
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#2d8aa2 is a cool, unsaturated cyan that sits comfortably between blue and green. Its muted saturation makes it highly versatile for tech and corporate interfaces where you need a professional yet approachable tone. Pair this shade with soft terracotta for a balanced, modern contrast. With a 5.3:1 contrast ratio against black, the hex code #2d8aa2 is a safe, readable choice for body text.
Questions about #2d8aa2
What is #2d8aa2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2d8aa2 is rgb(45, 138, 162), in HSL hsl(192, 57%, 41%) and in CMYK 72%, 15%, 0%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #2d8aa2?
#2d8aa2 works exceptionally well when paired with warm, earth-toned accents like terracotta or soft sandy beiges. These combinations balance its inherent coolness, creating a sophisticated visual contrast that feels grounded and modern for web or branding layouts.
Is #2d8aa2 readable on white or black?
#2d8aa2 has a 3.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.26:1 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.