Color #2C888C Color / Colour Code #2C888C
This page shows the hex color code for color #2c888c (#2C888C). The colour is a cyan tone with 52% saturation and 36% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #2C888C against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#2C888C paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 153, 183, and 213 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 183, 303, and 63 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #2C888C
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 183 and saturation at 52%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 183 to 228 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 183 with its complement at 3 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 #2C888C
Lightness variations at hue 183 and 52% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #2C888C
Design Use Cases for #2C888C
Balanced UI Color
At 52% saturation, #2C888C 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 36% lightness, #2C888C 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
#2C888C is in the cyan spectrum (hue 183). 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 #2C888C (hue 183) to its complement at hue 3. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 213. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2c888c, #8c312c);
CSS Code for #2C888C
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About Color #2C888C (#2C888C)
#2C888C is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 44 red, 136 green, and 140 blue. The blue channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.2:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 183 degrees with 52% saturation and 36% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #2C888C is 109/255 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 69% cyan, 3% magenta, 0% yellow, and 45% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #2C888C against white is 4.19:1 and against black is 5.01:1. This only passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. For normal body text on white, darken the color or use it on a dark background where it achieves 5.01:1.
The complementary colour #8C312C creates maximum visual tension when paired with #2C888C. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #2C8C61 and #2C578C, 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.
How to Explore Color #2C888C
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #2C888C?
- #2C888C is Color #2C888C, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(44, 136, 140), HSL(183, 52%, 36%), and CMYK(69%, 3%, 0%, 45%). Its perceived brightness is 109/255.
- Is #2C888C accessible for text?
- Against white, #2C888C has a contrast ratio of 4.19:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 5.01:1 (passes AA). It passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #2C888C?
- The complementary colour is #8C312C (hue 3). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #2C8C61 and #2C578C. The triadic palette adds #8C2C87 and #878C2C for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #2C888C in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #2c888c; or rgb(44, 136, 140); or hsl(183, 52%, 36%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 183 52% 36%; 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.