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#2AA280 color code is #2AA280. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #2aa280.

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#2AA280 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #2AA280 is 0.2789. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.19:1 against white and 6.58:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#2AA280 on white3.19:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#2AA280 on black6.58:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #2AA2803.19:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #2AA2806.58:1AA

#2AA280 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #2AA280?+
The hex code for #2AA280 is #2AA280. In RGB it's rgb(42, 162, 128), and in HSL it's hsl(163, 59%, 40%).
What is the RGB value of #2AA280?+
#2AA280 in RGB is (42, 162, 128). Written in CSS: rgb(42, 162, 128).
What is the CMYK value of #2AA280?+
#2AA280 converts to CMYK(74%, 0%, 21%, 36%) for print. Hex equivalent is #2AA280.
Is #2aa280 a warm or cool color?+
#2AA280 (#2AA280) is a transitional teal — its hue sits at 163° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #2aa280 belong to?+
#2AA280 belongs to the teal family. Its HSL is 163°, 59%, 40% — a transitional tone within the broader teal group.
Is #2aa280 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#2AA280 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.19:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #2aa280?+
The nearest Pantone match for #2AA280 (#2AA280) is 7465 C Bright Jade, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #2AA280 in design

Practical guidance for using #2aa280 (#2AA280) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#2AA280 (#2AA280) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.6:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.2:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #2AA280 (#2AA280) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, healthcare, modern professional services. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if teal runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#2AA280 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#2AA280 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #2AA280

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #2aa280 (#2AA280). Click through for the full brand color guide.

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