#2F96B2 Hex Color
A precise and professional clean cyan
#2f96b2 is a cool, unsaturated cyan that feels precise and clean. Because it has enough contrast for small text, designers often use this shade for accessible UI elements or branding that needs to convey trust. It pairs effectively with warm charcoal grays rather than pure black. The hex code for this cyan is #2f96b2, which works best as a primary accent color in technical design layouts.
Questions about #2f96b2
What is #2f96b2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2f96b2 is rgb(47, 150, 178), in HSL hsl(193, 58%, 44%) and in CMYK 74%, 16%, 0%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #2f96b2 for a balanced interface?
#2f96b2 works best when grounded by warm neutral tones rather than harsh blacks. Pair this cyan with charcoal or soft stone grays to maintain readability and a professional, modern aesthetic in your layout.
Is #2f96b2 readable on white or black?
#2f96b2 has a 3.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.12:1 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.