#2E6D72 Hex Color
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#2e6d72 is a dark, muted cyan with cool blue-green and gray undertones. Its low saturation gives interfaces a serious, thoughtful mood while retaining a refreshing edge. Use it as a dominant UI background or brand base, paired with warm ivory or coral accents. White text reaches about 5.9:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #2e6d72.
Questions about #2e6d72
What is #2e6d72 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e6d72 is rgb(46, 109, 114), in HSL hsl(184, 43%, 31%) and in CMYK 60%, 4%, 0%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #2e6d72?
Warm ivory and coral accents pair well with #2e6d72, balancing its cool, muted blue-green base with gentle warmth while preserving a thoughtful feel across interfaces, dashboards, and brand palettes with ease. Use ivory for spacious layouts and coral for focused highlights.
Does #2e6d72 read as a warm or cool color?
#2e6d72 reads as cool because its cyan hue leans blue-green, while gray undertones reduce saturation and keep it restrained rather than icy or overly vivid, even across larger surfaces and backgrounds. It suits focused interfaces, editorial layouts, and identity systems needing calm visual authority.
Is #2e6d72 readable on white or black?
#2e6d72 has a 5.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.54:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.