#2A8C9D
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About #2A8C9D Cyan
#2A8C9D is a cyan color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 42 red, 140 green, and 157 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 189°, saturation of 58%, and lightness of 39%.
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
Use #2A8C9D in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
189°
Hue
58%
Saturation
39%
Lightness
Cyan
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #2A8C9D based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #2A8C9D against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#2A8C9D on White
Contrast Ratio3.94:1
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Aa#2A8C9D on Black
Contrast Ratio5.34:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #2A8C9D across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #2A8C9D |
| RGB | rgb(42, 140, 157) |
| HSL | hsl(189, 58%, 39%) |
| RGB Decimal | 42, 140, 157 |
| RGB Percent | 16.5%, 54.9%, 61.6% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 73%, 11%, 0%, 38% |
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