#2BB5DD

Color Details

HEX
#2BB5DD
RGB
rgb(43, 181, 221)
HSL
hsl(193, 72%, 52%)
CMYK
cmyk(81%, 18%, 0%, 13%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 8.76:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #2bb5dd
Contrast 8.76:1 AAA
White on #2bb5dd
Contrast 2.40:1 Fail
#2bb5dd on Black
Contrast 8.76:1 AAA
#2bb5dd on White
Contrast 2.40:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#55c4e4
#80d3eb
#aae1f1
#2291b1
#1a6d85
#114858

Complement & Analogous

#dd532c
#2c5edd
#2cddab

Triadic

#dd2cb7
#b7dd2c

Monochrome

#114858 #1a6d85 #2bb5dd #80d3eb #aae1f1 #d5f0f8

Analogous

#2cddab #6be7c4 #2bb5dd #567ee4 #2c5edd #234bb1

Complementary Mix

#1a6d85 #2bb5dd #80d3eb #dd532c #e98f76 #90361d

Nearby Colors

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#2bb5de
#2bb5cd
#2bb5ed

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About #2BB5DD

#2BB5DD converts to RGB(43, 181, 221) and HSL(193, 72%, 52%). 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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#2BB5DD FAQs

What is the RGB value of #2BB5DD?
RGB: 43, 181, 221. Copy as CSS: rgb(43, 181, 221)
Is #2BB5DD a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #2BB5DD?
Complement: #dd532c.
Does #2BB5DD have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.40:1 (Fails AA). On black: 8.76:1 (AAA (normal text)).