Cyan

The color #2A858D is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 42, 133, 141 and HSL values of 185°, 54%, 36%.

Color Values for #2A858D

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HEX:
#2A858D
RGB:
rgb(42,133,141) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(185,54%,36%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(70%, 6%, 0%, 45%) Copied!

Color Composition of #2A858D

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #2A858D. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 16.5%
Green: 52.2%
Blue: 55.3%

Contrast Analysis for #2A858D

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #2A858D

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #2A858D

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #2A858D

The complementary color for #2A858D is #8D322A. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #2A858D

The analogous colors for #2A858D are #2A8D64 and #2A548D. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #2A858D

The triadic colors for #2A858D are #8D2A85 and #858D2A. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #2A858D

These are the darker variations of #2A858D. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #226A71 and #195055. This progression shows how #2A858D darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #2A858D

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #559DA4 and #7FB6BB. This progression shows how #2A858D. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #2A858D

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #2A858D. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #2A858D

Companies and brands that incorporate #2A858D in their visual identity.

#2A858D Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #2A858D. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #2A858D is a cyan with RGB values of 42, 133, 141 and HSL values of 185°, 54%, 36%.

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