What color is #2CC997?

#2CC997 is a medium teal-green. In RGB it is rgb(44, 201, 151), and in HSL hsl(161, 64%, 48%).

Is #2CC997 accessible as text?

On white, #2CC997 has a contrast ratio of 2.12:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.91:1 (passes). For text placed on #2CC997, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #2CC997?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is emerald-400 (#00D492).

What colors go well with #2CC997?

#2CC997 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #C92C5E. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #2CC997 below.

Is #2CC997 good for buttons?

#2CC997 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #2CC997 — white text only reaches 2.12:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #2CC997 the same as CSS mediumaquamarine?

No — #2CC997 is not the CSS named color mediumaquamarine, but mediumaquamarine (#66CDAA) is the closest CSS named color.

#2CC997 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #2CC997

Not just a swatch — here's how #2CC997 works with other colors. Named schemes with #2CC997 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #2CC997 Accent #A7C4BB Surface #E1D9BE Secondary #9AA0A0 Anchor #1B3548

Emerald Green opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Nordic Calm Accent · 5 colors

Accent #2CC997 Secondary #ADB4B7 Surface #F1F2F0 Support #7895A3 Anchor #2D3236

Emerald Green keeps this Nordic scheme quiet — cool greys and a soft white around it, a muted-blue support and a charcoal anchor.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #2CC997 Secondary #AB6D00 Accent #657D4E Surface #F1EDDD Anchor #392B1E

This palette keeps Emerald Green as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #2CC997 Secondary #496C3E Accent #AB6D00 Surface #EEEAD6 Anchor #3C2F20

Emerald Green leads this botanical set among foliage greens and a terracotta accent, softened by cream and grounded in bark brown.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #2CC997 Secondary #BBE5D2 Support #989286 Ink #17140F

Emerald Green is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Emerald Green carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #2CC997 actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 31/100

Cool

Reads cool and recessive — calming, technical, good for trust-led UI.

Softness 54/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 26/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 59/100

Moderate

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 35/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 32/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 56/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 45/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 32/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 72/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #2CC997 with

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 8.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #D8F1E9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #2CC6C9 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #2CC997 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #2CC997;
  --color-base-rgb: 44 201 151;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.6% 0.145 165.8);
  --color-50: #F2FDF9;
  --color-100: #DDF8F0;
  --color-200: #BCF0E0;
  --color-300: #8EE1C7;
  --color-400: #64CEAC;
  --color-500: #42B38F;
  --color-600: #398970;
  --color-700: #2E6151;
  --color-800: #214036;
  --color-900: #162722;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  emerald-green: {
    50: '#F2FDF9',
    100: '#DDF8F0',
    200: '#BCF0E0',
    300: '#8EE1C7',
    400: '#64CEAC',
    500: '#42B38F',
    600: '#398970',
    700: '#2E6151',
    800: '#214036',
    900: '#162722',
  },
}

$base: #2CC997;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F2FDF9;
$base-100: #DDF8F0;
$base-200: #BCF0E0;
$base-300: #8EE1C7;
$base-400: #64CEAC;
$base-500: #42B38F;
$base-600: #398970;
$base-700: #2E6151;
$base-800: #214036;
$base-900: #162722;
$base-hover: #23A179;
$base-subtle: #C4EBDE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#2CC997",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F2FDF9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#DDF8F0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#BCF0E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#8EE1C7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#64CEAC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#42B38F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#398970",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#2E6151",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#214036",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#162722",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #2CC997

Color Lab

Pairs with #2CC997

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