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#2F9276 color code is #2F9276. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #2f9276.

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#2F9276 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #2F9276 is 0.2247. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.82:1 against white and 5.49:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#2F9276 on white3.82:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#2F9276 on black5.49:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #2F92763.82:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #2F92765.49:1AA

#2F9276 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #2F9276?+
The hex code for #2F9276 is #2F9276. In RGB it's rgb(47, 146, 118), and in HSL it's hsl(163, 51%, 38%).
What is the RGB value of #2F9276?+
#2F9276 in RGB is (47, 146, 118). Written in CSS: rgb(47, 146, 118).
What is the CMYK value of #2F9276?+
#2F9276 converts to CMYK(68%, 0%, 19%, 43%) for print. Hex equivalent is #2F9276.
Is #2f9276 a warm or cool color?+
#2F9276 (#2F9276) 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 #2f9276 belong to?+
#2F9276 belongs to the teal family. Its HSL is 163°, 51%, 38% — a transitional tone within the broader teal group.
Is #2f9276 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#2F9276 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.82:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #2f9276?+
The nearest Pantone match for #2F9276 (#2F9276) is 4208 C Malachite Gem, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #2F9276 in design

Practical guidance for using #2f9276 (#2F9276) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#2F9276 (#2F9276) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.5:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.8:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #2F9276 (#2F9276) 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

#2F9276 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

#2F9276 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.