Color #2CAEBA Color / Colour Code #2CAEBA
This page shows the hex color code for color #2caeba (#2CAEBA). The colour is a cyan tone with 62% saturation and 45% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #2CAEBA against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#2CAEBA paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 155, 185, and 215 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 185, 305, and 65 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #2CAEBA
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 185 and saturation at 62%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 185 to 230 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 185 with its complement at 5 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 #2CAEBA
Lightness variations at hue 185 and 62% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #2CAEBA
Design Use Cases for #2CAEBA
Vibrant Brand Color
#2CAEBA has a strong 62% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Primary Interface Color
At 45% lightness, #2CAEBA 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
#2CAEBA is in the cyan spectrum (hue 185). 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 #2CAEBA (hue 185) to its complement at hue 5. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 215. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2caeba, #ba372c);
CSS Code for #2CAEBA
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About Color #2CAEBA (#2CAEBA)
#2CAEBA is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 44 red, 174 green, and 186 blue. The blue channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.2:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 185 degrees with 62% saturation and 45% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #2CAEBA is 136/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This is a medium-brightness color that can work with either dark or light text depending on font weight and size. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 76% cyan, 6% magenta, 0% yellow, and 27% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #2CAEBA against white is 2.67:1 and against black is 7.87:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 7.87:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #BA372C creates maximum visual tension when paired with #2CAEBA. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #2CBA7F and #2C67BA, 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 #2CAEBA
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #2CAEBA?
- #2CAEBA is Color #2CAEBA, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(44, 174, 186), HSL(185, 62%, 45%), and CMYK(76%, 6%, 0%, 27%). Its perceived brightness is 136/255.
- Is #2CAEBA accessible for text?
- Against white, #2CAEBA has a contrast ratio of 2.67:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 7.87:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #2CAEBA?
- The complementary colour is #BA372C (hue 5). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #2CBA7F and #2C67BA. The triadic palette adds #BA2CAE and #AEBA2C for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #2CAEBA in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #2caeba; or rgb(44, 174, 186); or hsl(185, 62%, 45%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 185 62% 45%; 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.