#2DAA9E Hex Color
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#2daa9e is a cool, moderately muted teal with a clear green undertone and medium depth. Its restrained saturation gives interfaces a composed, refreshing feel, making it useful for healthcare, wellness, and communication brands. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm sand or deep navy. The hex code supports clear black text at about a 7.4:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #2daa9e
What is #2daa9e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2daa9e is rgb(45, 170, 158), in HSL hsl(174, 58%, 42%) and in CMYK 74%, 0%, 7%, 33%.
Does #2daa9e work with black text?
#2daa9e supports black body text with about a 7.4:1 contrast ratio, exceeding WCAG AA's 4.5:1 threshold for normal-sized text and providing strong readability for labels, paragraphs, and common interface controls.
What colors pair well with #2daa9e?
#2daa9e pairs well with warm sand or deep navy, creating a grounded palette that keeps its cool green cast clear while giving the medium-depth teal enough separation for buttons, cards, and supporting brand elements.
Is #2daa9e readable on white or black?
#2daa9e has a 2.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.35:1 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.