#2F5754 color
The hex color #2F5754 is a dark, desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 18.4% red, 34.1% green and 32.9% blue (47, 87, 84).
Its hue angle is 176°, with 30% saturation and 26% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 46% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 66% black.
The closest named color is Enchanting Ivy (#315955), a difference of 0.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.04:1).
#2F5754 color codes
| HEX | #2F5754 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(47, 87, 84) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(18.4%, 34.1%, 32.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(176, 30%, 26%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(176, 46%, 34%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(46%, 0%, 3%, 66%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(34.11, -14.93, -2.67) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(34.11, 15.16, 190.15) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(6.18, 8.06, 9.616) | |
| Decimal | 3102548 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #2F5754, 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 #2F5754 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.61:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.04:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #2F5754 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.04:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.61:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
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 #2F5754 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#535354Protanopia
no red cones#4c4e54Deuteranopia
no green cones#1d5956Tritanopia
no blue cones#505050Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #2f5754; }
.text { color: #2f5754; }
.border { border: 2px solid #2f5754; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(47 87 84 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #2f5754, #2f4657); }
Similar colors
#315955Enchanting Ivy#2e5c58Lacrosse#33534bHunter#3a5b52Iridescent#2f4f4fDark Slate Gray#405e5cRosemary#28615dVerdant Forest#255c61Deep Sea Diver
Questions
- What color is #2F5754?
- #2F5754 is a dark, desaturated cyan, closest to the named color Enchanting Ivy. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #2F5754?
- The RGB value is 47, 87, 84: 47 red, 87 green and 84 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #2F5754?
- The complementary color is #572F32, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #2F5754?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.61:1 and white text 8.04:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.