#2A997C

Color Details

HEX
#2A997C
RGB
rgb(42, 153, 124)
HSL
hsl(164, 57%, 38%)
CMYK
cmyk(73%, 0%, 19%, 40%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 5.95:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #2a997c
Contrast 5.95:1 AA
White on #2a997c
Contrast 3.53:1 Fail
#2a997c on Black
Contrast 5.95:1 AA
#2a997c on White
Contrast 3.53:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#55ad96
#7fc2b0
#aad6cb
#227a63
#195c4a
#113d32

Complement & Analogous

#982a47
#2a7e98
#2a9843

Triadic

#7b2a98
#987b2a

Monochrome

#113d32 #195c4a #2a997c #7fc2b0 #aad6cb #d4ebe5

Analogous

#2a9843 #6ab77b #2a997c #5598ad #2a7e98 #22657a

Complementary Mix

#195c4a #2a997c #7fc2b0 #982a47 #bc7587 #631b2e

Nearby Colors

#2a997b
#2a997d
#2a996c
#2a998c

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About #2A997C

#2A997C converts to RGB(42, 153, 124) and HSL(164, 57%, 38%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#2A997C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #2A997C?
RGB: 42, 153, 124. Copy as CSS: rgb(42, 153, 124)
Is #2A997C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #2A997C?
Complement: #982a47.
Does #2A997C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.53:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 5.95:1 (AA (normal text)).