#82A5EA Hex Color
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#82a5ea is a muted, desaturated periwinkle that leans heavily into cool tones. Because it is light and airy, it functions best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base. It maintains excellent readability with black text, making it a reliable choice for UI backgrounds. If you want to lean into more neutral territory, what colors make gray can guide your mixing process.
Questions about #82a5ea
What is #82a5ea in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #82a5ea is rgb(130, 165, 234), in HSL hsl(220, 71%, 71%) and in CMYK 44%, 29%, 0%, 8%.
What makes #82a5ea a good choice for user interfaces?
#82a5ea acts as a highly readable, muted foundation that prevents eye strain during extended use. Because it sits on the lighter side of the color wheel, it allows dark typography like charcoal to stand out clearly without creating overwhelming contrast.
Is #82a5ea readable on white or black?
#82a5ea has a 2.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.51:1 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.