#82B0E5 Hex Color
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Light and gently muted, pastel blue reads friendly rather than corporate. The hex code #82b0e5 works as a background for baby products, spring themes, and healthcare layouts, though it can wash out beside pure white. Pair it with navy for contrast, or mix it toward gray for a more subdued tone. Black text on #82b0e5 reaches about 9.3:1, clearing WCAG AA with room to spare.
Questions about #82b0e5
What is #82b0e5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #82b0e5 is rgb(130, 176, 229), in HSL hsl(212, 66%, 70%) and in CMYK 43%, 23%, 0%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #82b0e5?
Navy and charcoal give #82b0e5 the contrast it lacks against white, while a warm accent like terracotta keeps layouts from feeling cold. Cream and pale sage also work as soft supporting neutrals.
Is black or white text better on #82b0e5?
Black text. At roughly 9.3:1 contrast, black on #82b0e5 clears WCAG AA for body text with room to spare, while white text falls well short of the 4.5:1 minimum.
Is #82b0e5 readable on white or black?
#82b0e5 has a 2.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.29:1 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.