#2A8591

Color Details

HEX
#2A8591
RGB
rgb(42, 133, 145)
HSL
hsl(187, 55%, 37%)
CMYK
cmyk(71%, 8%, 0%, 43%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 4.86:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #2a8591
Contrast 4.86:1 AA
White on #2a8591
Contrast 4.32:1 Fail
#2a8591 on Black
Contrast 4.86:1 AA
#2a8591 on White
Contrast 4.32:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#559da7
#7fb6bd
#aaced3
#226a74
#195057
#11353a

Complement & Analogous

#92372a
#2a5292
#2a926a

Triadic

#922a86
#86922a

Monochrome

#11353a #195057 #2a8591 #7fb6bd #aaced3 #d4e7e9

Analogous

#2a926a #6ab397 #2a8591 #5575a8 #2a5292 #224275

Complementary Mix

#195057 #2a8591 #7fb6bd #92372a #b87d75 #5f241b

Nearby Colors

#2a8590
#2a8592
#2a8581
#2a85a1

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About #2A8591

#2A8591 converts to RGB(42, 133, 145) and HSL(187, 55%, 37%). 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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#2A8591 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #2A8591?
RGB: 42, 133, 145. Copy as CSS: rgb(42, 133, 145)
Is #2A8591 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #2A8591?
Complement: #92372a.
Does #2A8591 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 4.32:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 4.86:1 (AA (normal text)).