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#2BB3C5 color code is #2BB3C5. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #2bb3c5.

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#2BB3C5 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #2BB3C5 is 0.3679. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.51:1 against white and 8.36:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#2BB3C5 on white2.51:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#2BB3C5 on black8.36:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #2BB3C52.51:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #2BB3C58.36:1AAA

#2BB3C5 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #2BB3C5?+
The hex code for #2BB3C5 is #2BB3C5. In RGB it's rgb(43, 179, 197), and in HSL it's hsl(187, 64%, 47%).
What is the RGB value of #2BB3C5?+
#2BB3C5 in RGB is (43, 179, 197). Written in CSS: rgb(43, 179, 197).
What is the CMYK value of #2BB3C5?+
#2BB3C5 converts to CMYK(78%, 9%, 0%, 23%) for print. Hex equivalent is #2BB3C5.
Is #2bb3c5 a warm or cool color?+
#2BB3C5 (#2BB3C5) is a cool cyan — its hue sits at 187° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #2bb3c5 belong to?+
#2BB3C5 belongs to the cyan family. Its HSL is 187°, 64%, 47% — a cool tone within the broader cyan group.
Is #2bb3c5 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#2BB3C5 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.51:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #2bb3c5?+
The nearest Pantone match for #2BB3C5 (#2BB3C5) is 4514 C Lagoon Blue, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #2BB3C5 in design

Practical guidance for using #2bb3c5 (#2BB3C5) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#2BB3C5 (#2BB3C5) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 8.4:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.5:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #2BB3C5 (#2BB3C5) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, water, cleaning, summer/youthful brands. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if cyan 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

#2BB3C5 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

#2BB3C5 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.