#82A5CE Hex Color
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#82a5ce is a light, dusty blue with cool gray undertones and low saturation. Its softened character suits healthcare, finance, security, and spring-themed designs. Use it as a dominant interface background or supporting tone with navy, charcoal, or muted coral. Black text remains highly readable, and the hex code #82a5ce meets WCAG AA contrast for body text.
Questions about #82a5ce
What is #82a5ce in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #82a5ce is rgb(130, 165, 206), in HSL hsl(212, 44%, 66%) and in CMYK 37%, 20%, 0%, 19%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #82a5ce?
Does #82a5ce read as warm or cool?
#82a5ce reads as a cool, softened blue because its low saturation is tempered by gray undertones. The dusty finish keeps it from feeling stark, making it suitable for calm interfaces and understated seasonal or professional design.
Is #82a5ce readable on white or black?
#82a5ce has a 2.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.22:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.