#2F6F56 Hex Color
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This desaturated, dark teal carries a sophisticated, muddy character that leans into a cool, professional aesthetic. Because it lacks brightness, it works best as a grounding background or a secondary accent rather than a primary focal point. Pair it with soft creams or warm grays to lift its moodiness. The hex code for this color is #2f6f56, which offers sufficient contrast for legible white body text.
Questions about #2f6f56
What is #2f6f56 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2f6f56 is rgb(47, 111, 86), in HSL hsl(157, 41%, 31%) and in CMYK 58%, 0%, 23%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #2f6f56?
Is #2f6f56 a cool or warm color?
#2f6f56 is decidedly a cool-toned shade, sitting firmly in the green-teal spectrum with a muddy, muted quality that prevents it from feeling too vibrant. Its low brightness makes it a stable, professional choice for environments requiring calm and focus.
Is #2f6f56 readable on white or black?
#2f6f56 has a 5.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.52:1 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.