#2E8073 Hex Color
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Not the bright teal of pool tiles, this shade pulls back into gray-green territory. #2e8073 is a muted teal that reads cool and steady, more grounded than glossy. Its low saturation suits wellness and healthcare branding, where loud color would distract. Use it as a dominant base, since white text passes AA at about 4.7:1. It warms up nicely against terracotta.
Questions about #2e8073
What is #2e8073 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e8073 is rgb(46, 128, 115), in HSL hsl(170, 47%, 34%) and in CMYK 64%, 0%, 10%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #2e8073?
Warm earth tones like terracotta bring out its cool side, and charcoal keeps it grounded without competing. Skip bright greens and saturated blues, since they fight its muted, grayed character.
Is #2e8073 readable on white or black?
#2e8073 has a 4.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.45:1 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.