#2F697C

#2F697C

Overview

#2F697C is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 47, 105, 124, in HSL 194.8°, 45.0%, 33.5%, and in CMYK 62.1%, 15.3%, 0.0%, 51.4%. The nearest named color is RAL 5025 Pearl Gentian Blue.

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Color Values

HEX

#2F697C

RGB

47, 105, 124

HSL

194.8, 45.0%, 33.5%

HSV

194.8, 62.1%, 48.6%

CMYK

62.1%, 15.3%, 0.0%, 51.4%

OKLCH

0.4903 0.0672 222.3

Properties

Color Psychology

True cyan sits at the boundary of blue and green in the visible spectrum, projecting futurism, precision, and digital innovation. It is a primary color in CMYK printing and RGB displays, giving it a distinctly technological identity. Cyan suggests cutting-edge thinking and clear communication.

Design Usage

Medium cyan is a staple in tech branding, cloud computing services, and developer tools. It works well for interactive elements, link hover states, and data visualization highlights. Because cyan is highly saturated, use it as an accent rather than a dominant color to avoid visual strain.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #2F697C;
color: #2F697C;
border-color: #2F697C;
Nearest Tailwind: Cyan 800 #155E75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.12:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.43:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #2F697C?

RGB(47, 105, 124) · HSL(194.8, 45.0%, 33.5%) · CMYK(62.1%, 15.3%, 0.0%, 51.4%)

Does #2F697C meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.12:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #2F697C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #2F697C background; contrast on black is 3.43:1.