#2F8699 Hex Color
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This muted cyan is a cool, balanced tone with distinct gray undertones. Because it offers a solid 5.0:1 contrast ratio against black text, it works well for both functional UI elements and readable body copy. The hex code for this color is #2f8699. Use it as a secondary accent to provide structure in tech interfaces where you need professional reliability without starkness.
Questions about #2f8699
What is #2f8699 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2f8699 is rgb(47, 134, 153), in HSL hsl(191, 53%, 39%) and in CMYK 69%, 12%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair best with #2f8699 for a design palette?
Is #2f8699 readable on white or black?
#2f8699 has a 4.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.99:1 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.