#2F818B Hex Color
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This muted, cool-toned cyan carries an ashy quality that keeps it from feeling aggressive. Because of its desaturated nature, #2f818b works best as a secondary brand color or a supportive accent rather than a full-page background. Pair it with crisp white or charcoal grey to let it stand out. Black text maintains a 4.6:1 contrast ratio, making it legible for small UI elements.
Questions about #2f818b
What is #2f818b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2f818b is rgb(47, 129, 139), in HSL hsl(187, 49%, 36%) and in CMYK 66%, 7%, 0%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #2f818b?
This muted teal pairs best with neutral tones like crisp white or deep charcoal grey to emphasize its ashy quality. Using softer, warmer neutrals can also help balance the coolness if you want a less stark, clinical appearance in your design layouts.
Is #2f818b readable on white or black?
#2f818b has a 4.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.63:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.