#2E8F80 Hex Color
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Not quite blue and not quite green, this muted teal sits at a medium-dark lightness with a gray undertone that keeps it level. The hex code #2e8f80 works best as a steady base in wellness, healthcare, and communication design, and it flatters warm coral accents. Black text passes AA contrast on it, so it holds up behind small UI type.
Questions about #2e8f80
What is #2e8f80 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e8f80 is rgb(46, 143, 128), in HSL hsl(171, 51%, 37%) and in CMYK 68%, 0%, 10%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #2e8f80?
Warm accents like terracotta and soft coral give this muted teal energy, while cream and off-white keep it calm and grounded. Skip bright greens nearby, since they muddy its gray undertone.
Is #2e8f80 readable on white or black?
#2e8f80 has a 3.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.35:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.