#2A5259
Muted Cyan
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About #2A5259 Muted Cyan
#2A5259 is a muted cyan color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 42 red, 82 green, and 89 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 189°, saturation of 36%, and lightness of 26%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
189°
Hue
36%
Saturation
26%
Lightness
Muted Cyan
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #2A5259 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #2A5259 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#2A5259 on White
Contrast Ratio8.57:1
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Aa#2A5259 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.45:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #2A5259 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #2A5259 |
| RGB | rgb(42, 82, 89) |
| HSL | hsl(189, 36%, 26%) |
| RGB Decimal | 42, 82, 89 |
| RGB Percent | 16.5%, 32.2%, 34.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 53%, 8%, 0%, 65% |
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