Color swatch image showing #2F848B with RGB(47,132,139) values
Color swatch image showing #2F848B with RGB(47,132,139) values

#2F848B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #2F848B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#2F848B Color Information

#2F848B RGB value is (47, 132, 139). The hex color red value is 47, green is 132, and blue is 139. Its HSL format shows a hue of 185°, saturation of 49 percent, and lightness of 36 percent. The CMYK process values are 66 percent, 5 percent, 0 percent, 45 percent.

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#2F848B Color Meaning

Color #2F848B embodies forested equilibrium, adaptive calm, and grounded clarity. Color #2F848B is a mid-saturation green-blue that mirrors shaded pine forests and still pond surfaces—cool, dense, and quietly alive. Unlike emerald or lime, #2F848B avoids emotional extremes, favoring instead a tone of sustained balance. In biophilic design, #2F848B hue is shown to lower cortisol levels more effectively than neutral greys, particularly in high-stress workplaces like hospitals and call centers. Color #2F848B doesn’t soothe by erasing tension—#2F848B integrates #2F848B. Functionally, color #2F848B serves as a versatile anchor in eco-conscious and professional branding. #2F848B pairs powerfully with warm taupes, slate, and ivory, creating palettes that feel both modern and timeless. Digital rendering is stable across devices, and #2F848B meets accessibility contrast ratios when used with care. Print consistency is high, especially in sustainable packaging where its natural associations reinforce messaging. Consumer perception studies link color #2F848B to trustworthiness in organic and wellness categories. Symbolically, color #2F848B represents wisdom that listens to the environment. #2F848B is not the green of revolution but of adaptation. In spiritual traditions, #2F848B aligns with the heart chakra’s resilient mode: love that endures change. Designers choose color #2F848B when they want to signal sustainability as strategy, not slogan. Its depth is quiet—but unshakable.

Color Conversion

Convert #2F848B across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#2F848B
RGB
rgb(47, 132, 139)
HSL
hsl(185°, 49%, 36%)
CMYK
cmyk(66%, 5%, 0%, 45%)
HSV
hsv(185°, 66%, 55%)
XYZ
14.0838 18.9709 27.3456
Yxy
18.9709 0.2332 0.3141
Hunter Lab
43.5556 -1.5985 -0.8588
CIE-Lab
50.6532 -22.7144 -11.2651

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red47 / 255 (18%)
18%
Green132 / 255 (52%)
52%
Blue139 / 255 (55%)
55%

CMYK Values

Cyan66 / 100 (66%)
66%
Magenta5 / 100 (5%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)45 / 100 (45%)
45%

Color Variations

#2F848B harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#2F848B harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #2F848B for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

#FFFFFF
#2F848B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.38:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.38:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.38:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #2F848B appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#2F848B

protanopia

#545589

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #2F848B;

Text Color

color: #2F848B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #2F848B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #2F848B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #2F848B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2F848B 0%, #1c4f53 100%);

#2F848B Color FAQs

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