#2F9480 Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #2f9480 is a medium-dark teal with softened green undertones and moderate saturation. Its steady tone suits healthcare, wellness, and technology branding, especially as a supporting color beside warm ivory or deep navy. Use the hex code for buttons, icons, or large type, while black text achieves about 5.7:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #2f9480
What is #2f9480 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2f9480 is rgb(47, 148, 128), in HSL hsl(168, 52%, 38%) and in CMYK 68%, 0%, 14%, 42%.
Does #2f9480 read as a warm or cool color?
#2f9480 reads as a cool teal because its green is balanced with a noticeable blue influence. Its softened saturation keeps the color calm rather than vivid, giving interfaces and brand systems a composed, professional mood.
What colors pair well with #2f9480?
#2f9480 pairs well with warm ivory for gentle contrast, deep navy for a grounded palette, and muted terracotta or warm beige when the design needs restrained warmth without overpowering the teal.
Is #2f9480 readable on white or black?
#2f9480 has a 3.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.66:1 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.