Color #2EA89A Color / Colour Code #2EA89A
This page shows the hex color code for color #2ea89a (#2EA89A). The colour is a cyan tone with 57% saturation and 42% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #2EA89A against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#2EA89A paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 143, 173, and 203 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 173, 293, and 53 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #2EA89A
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 173 and saturation at 57%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 173 to 218 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 173 with its complement at 353 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 #2EA89A
Lightness variations at hue 173 and 57% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #2EA89A
Design Use Cases for #2EA89A
Balanced UI Color
At 57% saturation, #2EA89A 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 42% lightness, #2EA89A 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
#2EA89A is in the cyan spectrum (hue 173). 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 #2EA89A (hue 173) to its complement at hue 353. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 203. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2ea89a, #a82e3c);
CSS Code for #2EA89A
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About Color #2EA89A (#2EA89A)
#2EA89A is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 46 red, 168 green, and 154 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.7:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 173 degrees with 57% saturation and 42% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #2EA89A is 130/255 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 73% cyan, 0% magenta, 8% yellow, and 34% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #2EA89A against white is 2.92:1 and against black is 7.18:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 7.18:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #A82E3C creates maximum visual tension when paired with #2EA89A. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #2EA85D and #2E79A8, 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 #2EA89A?
- #2EA89A is Color #2EA89A, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(46, 168, 154), HSL(173, 57%, 42%), and CMYK(73%, 0%, 8%, 34%). Its perceived brightness is 130/255.
- Is #2EA89A accessible for text?
- Against white, #2EA89A has a contrast ratio of 2.92:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 7.18:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #2EA89A?
- The complementary colour is #A82E3C (hue 353). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #2EA85D and #2E79A8. The triadic palette adds #9A2EA8 and #A89A2E for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #2EA89A in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #2ea89a; or rgb(46, 168, 154); or hsl(173, 57%, 42%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 173 57% 42%; 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.