#2F8591 Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #2f8591 blends blue and green with a softened, gray edge. Its medium-dark lightness gives interfaces and technology branding a focused, refreshing feel without the sharpness of brighter cyan. Use it as a supporting color with warm coral or pale sand. Black text reaches about 4.9:1 contrast, making it suitable for body text under WCAG AA.
Questions about #2f8591
What is #2f8591 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2f8591 is rgb(47, 133, 145), in HSL hsl(187, 51%, 38%) and in CMYK 68%, 8%, 0%, 43%.
What colors pair well with #2f8591?
Does #2f8591 feel warm or cool?
#2f8591 reads as a cool color because its blue component slightly exceeds green, while the gray softness reduces the sharper feel associated with bright cyan without making the shade feel icy or severe. It creates a calm, focused mood suited to digital products and modern communication.
Is #2f8591 readable on white or black?
#2f8591 has a 4.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.88:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.