#2CBDBD

A medium, moderate cyan closely aligning with Lightseagreen.

About #2CBDBD

The hex code #2CBDBD represents a beautifully specific shade of cyan. Designers often compare it to the standard color Lightseagreen. In the RGB color space, it consists of 44 red, 189 green, and 189 blue.

While screens use RGB, printing presses rely on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). This specific hue requires a mix of 77% C, 0% M, 0% Y, and 26% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#2CBDBD
RGB44, 189, 189
HSL180.0°, 62.2%, 45.7%
CMYK77%, 0%, 0%, 26%
HSV180.0°, 76.7%, 74.1%
LAB69.9, -35.9, -10.7
XYZ28.4, 40.6, 54.5
Decimal2932157

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

2.30:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
9.12:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.20:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
7.75:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

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

Similar Colors

Lightseagreen
#20B2AA