Color #2CB596 Color / Colour Code #2CB596
This page shows the hex color code for color #2cb596 (#2CB596). The colour is a cyan tone with 61% saturation and 44% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #2CB596 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#2CB596 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 136, 166, and 196 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 166, 286, and 46 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #2CB596
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 166 and saturation at 61%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 166 to 211 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 166 with its complement at 346 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 #2CB596
Lightness variations at hue 166 and 61% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #2CB596
Design Use Cases for #2CB596
Vibrant Brand Color
#2CB596 has a strong 61% 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 44% lightness, #2CB596 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
#2CB596 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 166). 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 #2CB596 (hue 166) to its complement at hue 346. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 196. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2cb596, #b52c4c);
CSS Code for #2CB596
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About Color #2CB596 (#2CB596)
#2CB596 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 44 red, 181 green, and 150 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.1:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 166 degrees with 61% saturation and 44% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #2CB596 is 137/255 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, 0% magenta, 17% yellow, and 29% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #2CB596 against white is 2.57:1 and against black is 8.16:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 8.16:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #B52C4C creates maximum visual tension when paired with #2CB596. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #2CB550 and #2C90B5, 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 #2CB596?
- #2CB596 is Color #2CB596, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(44, 181, 150), HSL(166, 61%, 44%), and CMYK(76%, 0%, 17%, 29%). Its perceived brightness is 137/255.
- Is #2CB596 accessible for text?
- Against white, #2CB596 has a contrast ratio of 2.57:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 8.16:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #2CB596?
- The complementary colour is #B52C4C (hue 346). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #2CB550 and #2C90B5. The triadic palette adds #952CB5 and #B5952C for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #2CB596 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #2cb596; or rgb(44, 181, 150); or hsl(166, 61%, 44%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 166 61% 44%; 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.