#2C99AF

A medium, moderate cyan closely aligning with Cadetblue.

About #2C99AF

The hex code #2C99AF represents a beautifully specific shade of cyan. Its closest recognized web color is Cadetblue. In the RGB color space, it consists of 44 red, 153 green, and 175 blue.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 75% Cyan, 13% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 31% Black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#2C99AF
RGB44, 153, 175
HSL190.1°, 59.8%, 42.9%
CMYK75%, 13%, 0%, 31%
HSV190.1°, 74.9%, 68.6%
LAB58.4, -22.6, -20.2
XYZ20.2, 26.4, 44.6
Decimal2922927

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

3.34:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
6.28:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.19:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
5.34:1
Text on #0F172A
AA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #2C99AF; }
.text-color { color: #2C99AF; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #2C99AF; }

Similar Colors

Cadetblue
#5F9EA0