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#2B4E50 Color — #2B4E50

Complete color reference for #2B4E50: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#2B4E50
RGBrgb(43, 78, 80)
HSLhsl(183, 30%, 24%)
HSVhsv(183, 46%, 31%)
CMYKC:46% M:2% Y:0% K:69%
CSS Color#2B4E50
Decimal2838096
Luminance0.0654

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#2B4E50 on White
Ratio: 9.1:1 — AAA
#2B4E50 on Black
Ratio: 2.31:1 — Fail
White on #2B4E50
Ratio: 9.1:1 — AAA
Black on #2B4E50
Ratio: 2.31:1 — Fail

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#F4F6F6
100#DFE4E5
200#BFCACB
300#A0AFB0
400#758C8D
500#2B4E50
600#223E40
700#1A2F30
800#111F20
900#0B1414

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #2B4E50?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(43, 78, 80). The red channel is 43, green is 78, and blue is 80 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #2B4E50?

The HSL value is hsl(183, 30%, 24%). Hue is 183°, saturation is 30%, and lightness is 24%.

Does #2B4E50 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #2B4E50 achieves a 9.1:1 contrast ratio (AAA). On a black background it achieves 2.31:1 (Fail). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #2B4E50?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #2B4E50 is #502D2B.