#82A6AB Hex Color
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#82a6ab is a dusty sky blue with a strong gray undertone. Its very low saturation reads ashy rather than fresh, so it works best as a supporting tone or large UI background, not a hero accent. Black text on it hits about 8.0:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for body copy. Pair it with terracotta to keep the palette from going flat.
Questions about #82a6ab
What is #82a6ab in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #82a6ab is rgb(130, 166, 171), in HSL hsl(187, 20%, 59%) and in CMYK 24%, 3%, 0%, 33%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #82a6ab?
Warm terracotta, rust, or soft coral balance its cool gray undertone best. For a quieter palette, pair it with cream and charcoal.
Is #82a6ab readable on white or black?
#82a6ab has a 2.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.99:1 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.