#2C8F9D

Color Details

HEX
#2C8F9D
RGB
rgb(44, 143, 157)
HSL
hsl(187, 56%, 39%)
CMYK
cmyk(72%, 9%, 0%, 38%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 5.52:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #2c8f9d
Contrast 5.52:1 AA
White on #2c8f9d
Contrast 3.80:1 Fail
#2c8f9d on Black
Contrast 5.52:1 AA
#2c8f9d on White
Contrast 3.80:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#56a5b1
#80bcc4
#abd2d8
#23727e
#1a565e
#12393f

Complement & Analogous

#9b392c
#2c569b
#2c9b70

Triadic

#9b2c8e
#8e9b2c

Monochrome

#12393f #1a565e #2c8f9d #80bcc4 #abd2d8 #d5e9eb

Analogous

#2c9b70 #6bb99b #2c8f9d #5678af #2c569b #23457c

Complementary Mix

#1a565e #2c8f9d #80bcc4 #9b392c #be7e76 #65251d

Nearby Colors

#2c8f9c
#2c8f9e
#2c8f8d
#2c8fad

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About #2C8F9D

#2C8F9D converts to RGB(44, 143, 157) and HSL(187, 56%, 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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#2C8F9D FAQs

What is the RGB value of #2C8F9D?
RGB: 44, 143, 157. Copy as CSS: rgb(44, 143, 157)
Is #2C8F9D a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #2C8F9D?
Complement: #9b392c.
Does #2C8F9D have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.80:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 5.52:1 (AA (normal text)).