#2F8DAF Hex Color
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#2f8daf is a cool, slightly muted cyan blue with a medium-dark value and clean clarity. Its restrained saturation gives it a refreshing, trustworthy feel without looking loud, supporting technology, communication, and aerospace interfaces. Use it as a dominant background with black text, which reaches about 5.5:1 contrast and meets WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #2f8daf.
Questions about #2f8daf
What is #2f8daf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2f8daf is rgb(47, 141, 175), in HSL hsl(196, 58%, 44%) and in CMYK 73%, 19%, 0%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #2f8daf in a design palette?
#2f8daf pairs well with warm off-white, charcoal, and restrained orange accents, which balance its cool, muted cyan character without competing for attention in interface layouts, technology branding, and children's products that need a clear, upbeat visual tone. A navy companion creates a more focused technical palette.
Is #2f8daf readable on white or black?
#2f8daf has a 3.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.54:1 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.