#2DA8E0 Hex Color
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#2da8e0 is a cool blue with moderate saturation, a clear cyan undertone, and medium-light value. Its steady character conveys trust and control across technology, finance, healthcare, and government interfaces. Use it as a supporting brand color or UI accent, since large areas can feel bright. The hex code #2da8e0 supports black text at about 7.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #2da8e0
What is #2da8e0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2da8e0 is rgb(45, 168, 224), in HSL hsl(199, 74%, 53%) and in CMYK 80%, 25%, 0%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #2da8e0?
Where does #2da8e0 work best in a palette?
#2da8e0 works best as a supporting color or focused accent in technology, healthcare, finance, and government interfaces, where its moderate saturation and medium-light value keep controls and data highlights clear without making them loud. Let a darker navy or charcoal carry primary text and structure.
Is #2da8e0 readable on white or black?
#2da8e0 has a 2.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.78:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.