#2F6A72 Hex Color
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This muted, cool-toned teal sits in a desaturated range, offering a dusty and somber aesthetic. Due to its low chroma, #2f6a72 functions best as a supporting background rather than a primary accent. It pairs unexpectedly well with warm terracotta tones, which help pull out its hidden green undertones. With a 6.1:1 contrast ratio, white text remains highly legible against this hex code.
Questions about #2f6a72
What is #2f6a72 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2f6a72 is rgb(47, 106, 114), in HSL hsl(187, 42%, 32%) and in CMYK 59%, 7%, 0%, 55%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #2f6a72?
This muted teal works beautifully alongside warm terracotta tones, which create a natural visual balance. You might also pair it with a crisp cream or light beige to lift the somber mood without introducing too much contrast.
Is #2f6a72 readable on white or black?
#2f6a72 has a 6.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.42:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.