#2F8CA7 Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #2f8ca7 blends cyan with a soft gray cast, creating a clear yet grounded character. It suggests trust, freedom, and refreshing energy without feeling loud. Use the hex code #2f8ca7 as a supporting color in technology, aerospace, or children’s branding, paired with warm coral or navy. Black text provides about 5.4:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #2f8ca7
What is #2f8ca7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2f8ca7 is rgb(47, 140, 167), in HSL hsl(193, 56%, 42%) and in CMYK 72%, 16%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #2f8ca7?
Is #2f8ca7 readable on white or black?
#2f8ca7 has a 3.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.43:1 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.