#2F5E52 Hex Color
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A dark, dusty teal with a strong gray undertone. #2f5e52 reads subdued and serious rather than lively, which suits moody backgrounds, healthcare branding, and dark mode UI. Its low saturation can look muddy beside bright colors, so balance it with warm accents like terracotta or soft coral. White text passes contrast requirements clearly on this hex code, around 7.4:1.
Questions about #2f5e52
What is #2f5e52 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2f5e52 is rgb(47, 94, 82), in HSL hsl(165, 33%, 28%) and in CMYK 50%, 0%, 13%, 63%.
What colors pair well with #2f5e52?
Warm accents like terracotta and soft coral lift its gray undertone and keep it from looking flat. For quieter palettes, pair it with sage or cream as lighter supporting tones. This works well as a dominant base at roughly 60 percent of a layout.
Is #2f5e52 readable on white or black?
#2f5e52 has a 7.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.84:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.