Color #2E727A Color / Colour Code #2E727A
This page shows the hex color code for color #2e727a (#2E727A). The colour is a cyan tone with 45% saturation and 33% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #2E727A against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#2E727A paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 156, 186, and 216 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 186, 306, and 66 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #2E727A
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 186 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 186 to 231 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 186 with its complement at 6 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 #2E727A
Lightness variations at hue 186 and 45% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #2E727A
Design Use Cases for #2E727A
Balanced UI Color
At 45% saturation, #2E727A 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 33% lightness, #2E727A 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
#2E727A is in the cyan spectrum (hue 186). 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 #2E727A (hue 186) to its complement at hue 6. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 216. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2e727a, #7a362e);
CSS Code for #2E727A
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About Color #2E727A (#2E727A)
#2E727A is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 46 red, 114 green, and 122 blue. The blue channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.7:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 186 degrees with 45% saturation and 33% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #2E727A is 95/255 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, 7% magenta, 0% yellow, and 52% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #2E727A against white is 5.52:1 and against black is 3.80:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 23% lightness.
The complementary colour #7A362E creates maximum visual tension when paired with #2E727A. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #2E7A5C and #2E4D7A, 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 #2E727A?
- #2E727A is Color #2E727A, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(46, 114, 122), HSL(186, 45%, 33%), and CMYK(62%, 7%, 0%, 52%). Its perceived brightness is 95/255.
- Is #2E727A accessible for text?
- Against white, #2E727A has a contrast ratio of 5.52:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.80:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #2E727A?
- The complementary colour is #7A362E (hue 6). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #2E7A5C and #2E4D7A. The triadic palette adds #7A2E72 and #727A2E for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #2E727A in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #2e727a; or rgb(46, 114, 122); or hsl(186, 45%, 33%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 186 45% 33%; 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.