# #2aabbb color: Explore Blue

#2aabbb is rgb(42, 171, 187) in RGB and oklch(68.157% 0.10784 207.617) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.

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

## Formats

| Format | Value |
| --- | --- |
| HEX | #2aabbb |
| RGB | rgb(42, 171, 187) |
| HSL | hsl(186.62, 63.32%, 44.9%) |
| HSB / HSV | hsv(186.62 77.54% 73.33%) |
| HWB | hwb(186.62 16.47% 26.67%) |
| CMYK | cmyk(78% 9% 0% 27%) |
| Lab | lab(63.94 -30.89 -18.6) |
| LCH | lch(63.94 36.06 211.05) |
| OKLab | oklab(68.157% -0.09556 -0.04999) |
| OKLCH | oklch(68.157% 0.10784 207.617) |
| Display P3 | color(display-p3 0.33423 0.66104 0.72361) |
| Rec. 2020 | color(rec2020 0.39614 0.61339 0.69173) |
| Adobe RGB | color(a98-rgb 0.399 0.66466 0.72516) |
| ProPhoto RGB | color(prophoto-rgb 0.42744 0.5773 0.66389) |
| Linear sRGB | color(srgb-linear 0.02315 0.40724 0.49693) |
| XYZ D65 | color(xyz-d65 0.24486 0.33204 0.52134) |
| XYZ D50 | color(xyz-d50 0.23805 0.32722 0.39472) |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.165, green: 0.671, blue: 0.733) |
| UIKit | UIColor(red: 0.165, green: 0.671, blue: 0.733, alpha: 1) |
| Flutter / Compose | Color(0xFF2AABBB) |
| Android XML | #2AABBB |

## 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: 2.75:1
- Contrast with black: 7.64:1

## Tints

#2aabbb, #4bb4c2, #64bcc9, #7ac4cf, #8fcdd6, #a2d5dd, #b5dee4, #c8e6eb, #daeef1, #edf7f8

## Shades

#2aabbb, #2394a2, #1c7e8a, #166873, #10545c, #0a4046, #052d32, #021b1f, #010b0d, #000102

## Tones

#2aabbb, #40a9b8, #4fa8b4, #5ca6b1, #67a4ad, #71a3aa, #7aa1a7, #829fa3, #8a9da0, #929b9c

## Harmonies

- Complementary: #2aabbb, #d37e74
- Split: #2aabbb, #ce7c99, #cb8752
- Analogous: #2aabbb, #3aae98, #50a2d3
- Triadic: #2aabbb, #bd80bb, #b59442
- Tetradic: #2aabbb, #7c96dc, #d37e74, #b59442
- Square: #2aabbb, #a08ad3, #d37e74, #93a250
- Monochromatic: #2aabbb, #00616e, #008695, #5bd2e2, #85faff

## Questions about #2aabbb

### What color is #2aabbb?

#2aabbb is bright cyan. The closest named color is Explore Blue. In RGB it is rgb(42, 171, 187), in HSL hsl(186.62, 63.32%, 44.9%) and in OKLCH oklch(68.157% 0.10784 207.617).

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

The complementary color of #2aabbb is #d37e74. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #3aae98 and #50a2d3. The triadic partners are #bd80bb and #b59442.

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

Black text reads better on #2aabbb: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.75:1 and black gives 7.64:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.

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

#2aabbb is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 208 degrees, its lightness 68.2% and its chroma 0.108.