#2EC1AA Hex Color
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#2ec1aa is a medium-light, cool teal with clear green undertones and moderately strong saturation. Its soft, fresh appearance suits wellness, healthcare, spring, and technology branding. Use it as a supporting color with navy or warm cream rather than a full-page background. The hex code #2ec1aa gives black body text about a 9.3:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA.
Questions about #2ec1aa
What is #2ec1aa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2ec1aa is rgb(46, 193, 170), in HSL hsl(171, 62%, 47%) and in CMYK 76%, 0%, 12%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #2ec1aa?
Does #2ec1aa read as a warm or cool color?
#2ec1aa reads as a cool teal because its green is balanced by a noticeable blue influence, while moderate saturation keeps it fresh rather than icy in digital palettes and interfaces. That balance suits calm, clean visual systems and lets warmer neutrals add comfort.
Is #2ec1aa readable on white or black?
#2ec1aa has a 2.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.32:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.