#2a9899 color: Java
#2a9899 is rgb(42, 152, 153) in RGB and oklch(62.104% 0.09497 195.895) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Teal
- teal-600
- Black 40%
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About #2a9899
#2a9899 is a bright cyan color. In OKLCH it has 62.1% lightness, 0.095 chroma and a hue of 196°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 3.47:1 contrast and black text 6.05:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is Java (#259797). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is teal-600.
Lighter: #2a9899 mixed with white
Darker: #2a9899 mixed with black
Calmer: #2a9899 with less saturation
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Questions about #2a9899
What color is #2a9899?
#2a9899 is bright cyan. The closest named color is Java. In RGB it is rgb(42, 152, 153), in HSL hsl(180.54, 56.92%, 38.24%) and in OKLCH oklch(62.104% 0.09497 195.895).
What colors go well with #2a9899?
The complementary color of #2a9899 is #b96e73. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #469979 and #3b92b2. The triadic partners are #9d74ad and #a77e40.
Is white or black text more readable on #2a9899?
White text reads better on #2a9899: white gives a contrast ratio of 3.47:1 and black gives 6.05:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #2a9899 a warm or cool color?
#2a9899 is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 196 degrees, its lightness 62.1% and its chroma 0.095.