#2E6768 color
The hex color #2E6768 is a dark, desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 18% red, 40.4% green and 40.8% blue (46, 103, 104).
Its hue angle is 181°, with 39% saturation and 29% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 56% cyan, 1% magenta, 0% yellow and 59% black.
The closest named color is Pacific (#24646B), a difference of 2.9 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.45:1).
#2E6768 color codes
| HEX | #2E6768 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(46, 103, 104) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(18%, 40.4%, 40.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(181, 39%, 29%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(181, 56%, 41%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(56%, 1%, 0%, 59%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(40.05, -18.21, -6.25) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(40.05, 19.26, 198.95) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(8.475, 11.28, 14.825) | |
| Decimal | 3041128 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #2E6768, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #2E6768 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.26:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.45:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #2E6768 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.45:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.26:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #2E6768 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#616368Protanopia
no red cones#575b68Deuteranopia
no green cones#006a67Tritanopia
no blue cones#5e5e5eAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #2e6768; }
.text { color: #2e6768; }
.border { border: 2px solid #2e6768; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(46 103 104 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #2e6768, #2e4a68); }
Similar colors
#24646bPacific#3e6d6aMoonlit Forest#28615dVerdant Forest#05696bAqua Obscura#366d68Deep Pool Teal#0c6064Beau Vert#00656eWakame Green#255c61Deep Sea Diver
Closest common color name: Dark Slate Gray.
Questions
- What color is #2E6768?
- #2E6768 is a dark, desaturated cyan, closest to the named color Pacific. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #2E6768?
- The RGB value is 46, 103, 104: 46 red, 103 green and 104 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #2E6768?
- The complementary color is #682F2E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #2E6768?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.26:1 and white text 6.45:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.