#2D97BF Hex Color
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Like a swimming pool on a cloudy day, this muted cyan leans toward gray instead of going electric. The hex code #2d97bf works well as a dominant base in healthcare and productivity interfaces, where black text clears WCAG AA at 6.3:1 contrast. Pair it with warm coral or sandy neutrals to keep its cool edge from turning cold.
Questions about #2d97bf
What is #2d97bf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2d97bf is rgb(45, 151, 191), in HSL hsl(196, 62%, 46%) and in CMYK 76%, 21%, 0%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #2d97bf?
Warm coral and sandy neutrals balance its cool, grayed undertone, while charcoal grounds it for a more serious palette. Avoid bright oranges, which can overpower its muted quality.
Is black or white text better on #2d97bf?
Black text is the safer choice, hitting about 6.3:1 contrast and passing WCAG AA for small body text. White text drops to roughly 3.3:1, so reserve it for large headings only.
Is #2d97bf readable on white or black?
#2d97bf has a 3.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.29:1 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.