#2E987F Hex Color
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With its muted saturation and medium lightness, #2e987f is a cool teal that feels composed rather than bright. It suits healthcare, wellness, and technology branding, especially as a supporting color beside warm white or deep navy. Black text remains clear for small copy, with about a 5.9:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #2e987f.
Questions about #2e987f
What is #2e987f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e987f is rgb(46, 152, 127), in HSL hsl(166, 54%, 39%) and in CMYK 70%, 0%, 16%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #2e987f?
#2e987f pairs well with warm white, deep navy, charcoal, and muted terracotta, balancing its cool blue-green character without overpowering its restrained saturation. These combinations suit wellness, healthcare, and interface designs where the teal should remain supportive rather than dominant.
Does #2e987f feel warm or cool?
#2e987f reads as a cool teal because its blue-green balance and moderate saturation create a fresh, composed impression rather than a warm or neon one. Its medium lightness keeps that impression grounded and easy to combine. It suits calm accents, wellness layouts, and technology interfaces.
Is #2e987f readable on white or black?
#2e987f has a 3.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.91:1 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.