#2E718B Hex Color
Professional ashy cyan with cool, dusty undertones
An ashy, unsaturated cyan, #2e718b carries a cool and dusty presence that feels both grounded and modern. Because of its muted character, it functions well as a reliable, professional background color. It supports white text with a strong contrast ratio, making it ideal for UI interfaces or technical branding. Try pairing this shade with a warm terracotta to balance its chilly temperature in design layouts.
Questions about #2e718b
What is #2e718b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e718b is rgb(46, 113, 139), in HSL hsl(197, 50%, 36%) and in CMYK 67%, 19%, 0%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #2e718b in a design layout?
This ashy cyan pairs beautifully with warm terracotta or soft creams to balance its chilly temperature. For a more corporate or technical look, combine #2e718b with deep charcoal grays to create high-contrast, professional interfaces that remain readable and grounded.
Is #2e718b readable on white or black?
#2e718b has a 5.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.85:1 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.