#2B8B9C

Color Details

HEX
#2B8B9C
RGB
rgb(43, 139, 156)
HSL
hsl(189, 57%, 39%)
CMYK
cmyk(72%, 11%, 0%, 39%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 5.28:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #2b8b9c
Contrast 5.28:1 AA
White on #2b8b9c
Contrast 3.98:1 Fail
#2b8b9c on Black
Contrast 5.28:1 AA
#2b8b9c on White
Contrast 3.98:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#55a2b0
#80b9c4
#aad1d7
#226f7d
#1a535e
#11383e

Complement & Analogous

#9c3c2b
#2b529c
#2b9c74

Triadic

#9c2b8b
#8b9c2b

Monochrome

#11383e #1a535e #2b8b9c #80b9c4 #aad1d7 #d5e8eb

Analogous

#2b9c74 #6bba9e #2b8b9c #5575b0 #2b529c #22427d

Complementary Mix

#1a535e #2b8b9c #80b9c4 #9c3c2b #bf8075 #65271c

Nearby Colors

#2b8b9b
#2b8b9d
#2b8b8c
#2b8bac

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About #2B8B9C

#2B8B9C converts to RGB(43, 139, 156) and HSL(189, 57%, 39%). 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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#2B8B9C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #2B8B9C?
RGB: 43, 139, 156. Copy as CSS: rgb(43, 139, 156)
Is #2B8B9C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #2B8B9C?
Complement: #9c3c2b.
Does #2B8B9C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.98:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 5.28:1 (AA (normal text)).