# #2aaabe color: Explore Blue

#2aaabe is rgb(42, 170, 190) in RGB and oklch(68.031% 0.10862 210.76) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.

Source: https://pickshade.com/color/2aaabe

## Formats

| Format | Value |
| --- | --- |
| HEX | #2aaabe |
| RGB | rgb(42, 170, 190) |
| HSL | hsl(188.11, 63.79%, 45.49%) |
| HSB / HSV | hsv(188.11 77.89% 74.51%) |
| HWB | hwb(188.11 16.47% 25.49%) |
| CMYK | cmyk(78% 11% 0% 25%) |
| Lab | lab(63.72 -29.71 -20.59) |
| LCH | lch(63.72 36.15 214.72) |
| OKLab | oklab(68.031% -0.09334 -0.05555) |
| OKLCH | oklch(68.031% 0.10862 210.76) |
| Display P3 | color(display-p3 0.33256 0.65717 0.73426) |
| Rec. 2020 | color(rec2020 0.39489 0.60949 0.7032) |
| Adobe RGB | color(a98-rgb 0.39694 0.66074 0.73643) |
| ProPhoto RGB | color(prophoto-rgb 0.42831 0.57377 0.67534) |
| Linear sRGB | color(srgb-linear 0.02315 0.40198 0.51492) |
| XYZ D65 | color(xyz-d65 0.24622 0.32958 0.53781) |
| XYZ D50 | color(xyz-d50 0.23859 0.32454 0.40705) |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.165, green: 0.667, blue: 0.745) |
| UIKit | UIColor(red: 0.165, green: 0.667, blue: 0.745, alpha: 1) |
| Flutter / Compose | Color(0xFF2AAABE) |
| Android XML | #2AAABE |

## Facts

- Closest name: Explore Blue
- Hue family: Cyan, bright cyan
- Closest Tailwind class: cyan-500
- Gamut: Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
- Contrast with white: 2.77:1
- Contrast with black: 7.59:1

## Tints

#2aaabe, #4bb3c5, #64bbcb, #7ac4d2, #8eccd8, #a2d5df, #b5dde5, #c8e6ec, #daeef2, #edf7f9

## Shades

#2aaabe, #2393a5, #1c7d8c, #166875, #10535e, #0a3f48, #052d33, #021b1f, #010b0d, #000102

## Tones

#2aaabe, #3fa8ba, #4fa7b7, #5ca5b3, #67a4af, #71a2ab, #7aa0a8, #829ea4, #8a9ca0, #919a9c

## Harmonies

- Complementary: #2aaabe, #d37e6f
- Split: #2aaabe, #cf7b95, #c9884e
- Analogous: #2aaabe, #34ae9c, #54a1d5
- Triadic: #2aaabe, #bf7fb7, #b29541
- Tetradic: #2aaabe, #7f94dc, #d37e6f, #b29541
- Square: #2aaabe, #a488d1, #d37e6f, #8fa352
- Monochromatic: #2aaabe, #006070, #008598, #5bd1e5, #86f8ff

## Questions about #2aaabe

### What color is #2aaabe?

#2aaabe is bright cyan. The closest named color is Explore Blue. In RGB it is rgb(42, 170, 190), in HSL hsl(188.11, 63.79%, 45.49%) and in OKLCH oklch(68.031% 0.10862 210.76).

### What colors go well with #2aaabe?

The complementary color of #2aaabe is #d37e6f. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #34ae9c and #54a1d5. The triadic partners are #bf7fb7 and #b29541.

### Is white or black text more readable on #2aaabe?

Black text reads better on #2aaabe: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.77:1 and black gives 7.59:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.

### Is #2aaabe a warm or cool color?

#2aaabe is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 211 degrees, its lightness 68% and its chroma 0.109.