Color #2C745E Color / Colour Code #2C745E
This page shows the hex color code for color #2c745e (#2C745E). The colour is a cyan tone with 45% saturation and 31% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #2C745E against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#2C745E paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 132, 162, and 192 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 162, 282, and 42 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #2C745E
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 162 and saturation at 45%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 162 to 207 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 162 with its complement at 342 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #2C745E
Lightness variations at hue 162 and 45% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #2C745E
Design Use Cases for #2C745E
Balanced UI Color
At 45% saturation, #2C745E strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Primary Interface Color
At 31% lightness, #2C745E is in the mid-range, making it ideal for interactive elements like buttons, links, and selected states. This lightness level ensures good contrast against both light and dark adjacent elements in most layouts.
Clarity & Technology
#2C745E is in the cyan spectrum (hue 162). Cyan evokes technology, clarity, and innovation. It works well for tech product interfaces, data visualization accents, loading indicators, and futuristic design themes. Cyan provides a modern alternative to traditional blues.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #2C745E (hue 162) to its complement at hue 342. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 192. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2c745e, #732b41);
CSS Code for #2C745E
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About Color #2C745E (#2C745E)
#2C745E is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 44 red, 116 green, and 94 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.6:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 162 degrees with 45% saturation and 31% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #2C745E is 92/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 62% cyan, 0% magenta, 19% yellow, and 55% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #2C745E against white is 5.57:1 and against black is 3.77:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 22% lightness.
The complementary colour #732B41 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #2C745E. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #2B733A and #2B6473, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #2C745E?
- #2C745E is Color #2C745E, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(44, 116, 94), HSL(162, 45%, 31%), and CMYK(62%, 0%, 19%, 55%). Its perceived brightness is 92/255.
- Is #2C745E accessible for text?
- Against white, #2C745E has a contrast ratio of 5.57:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.77:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #2C745E?
- The complementary colour is #732B41 (hue 342). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #2B733A and #2B6473. The triadic palette adds #5D2B73 and #735D2B for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #2C745E in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #2c745e; or rgb(44, 116, 94); or hsl(162, 45%, 31%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 162 45% 31%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.