#2E978F Hex Color
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#2e978f is a cool, moderately muted teal with green undertones and medium lightness. Its restrained saturation creates a clear, steady feel for healthcare, wellness, and technology branding. Use it as a supporting tone with warm white or deep navy rather than a full-page background. The hex code for this color is #2e978f, with about 5.9:1 contrast for black body text.
Questions about #2e978f
What is #2e978f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e978f is rgb(46, 151, 143), in HSL hsl(175, 53%, 39%) and in CMYK 70%, 0%, 5%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #2e978f?
For balanced palettes, pair #2e978f with warm white for a clean, approachable look or deep navy for stronger contrast; muted terracotta can add warmth without overwhelming its cool green base. Keep teal as an accent rather than a full-page background.
Where does #2e978f work best in a design?
#2e978f works well as a supporting color in healthcare, wellness, and technology interfaces, where its moderately muted teal character feels clear and steady without making the layout feel visually heavy. Apply it to buttons, icons, links, or panels, and use warm white or pale neutrals for larger background areas.
Is #2e978f readable on white or black?
#2e978f has a 3.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.93:1 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.