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#2B504E Color — #2B504E

Complete color reference for #2B504E: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#2B504E
RGBrgb(43, 80, 78)
HSLhsl(177, 30%, 24%)
HSVhsv(177, 46%, 31%)
CMYKC:46% M:0% Y:2% K:69%
CSS Color#2B504E
Decimal2838606
Luminance0.068

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#2B504E on White
Ratio: 8.9:1 — AAA
#2B504E on Black
Ratio: 2.36:1 — Fail
White on #2B504E
Ratio: 8.9:1 — AAA
Black on #2B504E
Ratio: 2.36:1 — 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#DFE5E4
200#BFCBCA
300#A0B0AF
400#758D8C
500#2B504E
600#22403E
700#1A302F
800#11201F
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 #2B504E?

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

What is the HSL value of #2B504E?

The HSL value is hsl(177, 30%, 24%). Hue is 177°, saturation is 30%, and lightness is 24%.

Does #2B504E meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #2B504E achieves a 8.9:1 contrast ratio (AAA). On a black background it achieves 2.36:1 (Fail). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #2B504E?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #2B504E is #502B2D.