#2A574C

#2A574C

Overview

#2A574C is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 42, 87, 76, in HSL 165.3°, 34.9%, 25.3%, and in CMYK 51.7%, 0.0%, 12.6%, 65.9%. The nearest named color is RAL 6028 Pine Green.

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Color Values

HEX

#2A574C

RGB

42, 87, 76

HSL

165.3, 34.9%, 25.3%

HSV

165.3, 51.7%, 34.1%

CMYK

51.7%, 0.0%, 12.6%, 65.9%

OKLCH

0.4211 0.0535 175.7

Properties

Color Psychology

Dark cyans and deep aquas convey depth, reliability, and technical mastery. They carry the trustworthiness of blue with a modern, slightly warmer edge from their green component. These tones suggest specialized expertise and sophisticated engineering.

Design Usage

Dark cyan works for cybersecurity brands, developer platforms, and data infrastructure companies. It creates striking dark-mode accents and terminal-style interfaces that feel technical yet approachable. Pair it with lighter cyan highlights and neutral grays for a layered, depth-rich design system.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #2A574C;
color: #2A574C;
border-color: #2A574C;
Nearest Tailwind: Teal 900 #134E4A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

8.18:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.57:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #2A574C?

RGB(42, 87, 76) · HSL(165.3, 34.9%, 25.3%) · CMYK(51.7%, 0.0%, 12.6%, 65.9%)

Does #2A574C meet WCAG contrast on white?

8.18:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #2A574C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #2A574C background; contrast on black is 2.57:1.