#2E6E6D Hex Color
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#2e6e6d is a dusty, unsaturated cyan with heavy gray undertones. Because it sits on the cooler side of the spectrum, it brings a serious and moody character to professional designs. This hex code works best as a supporting tone in 30% or 10% roles, pairing exceptionally well with warm ochre or terracotta accents. With a 5.9:1 contrast ratio, it remains readable when layered with white text.
Questions about #2e6e6d
What is #2e6e6d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e6e6d is rgb(46, 110, 109), in HSL hsl(179, 41%, 31%) and in CMYK 58%, 0%, 1%, 57%.
What colors work best with #2e6e6d?
#2e6e6d acts as a sophisticated, muted bridge between cool and warm tones, pairing exceptionally well with terracotta or deep ochre accents. Because it leans unsaturated, it also maintains a clean, professional aesthetic when balanced against softer, neutral off-whites or charcoal grays.
Is #2e6e6d readable on white or black?
#2e6e6d has a 5.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.56:1 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.