#82B4D6 Hex Color
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#82b4d6 is a light, dusty blue with cool gray undertones and low saturation. Its soft, airy character suits healthcare, finance, technology, and spring-themed designs. Use it as a supporting background or dominant interface base, paired with deep navy or charcoal. The hex code #82b4d6 supports clear black body text with about a 9.4:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #82b4d6
What is #82b4d6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #82b4d6 is rgb(130, 180, 214), in HSL hsl(204, 51%, 67%) and in CMYK 39%, 16%, 0%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #82b4d6?
Does #82b4d6 read as a warm or cool color?
#82b4d6 reads as a cool color because its blue base and gray undertones create a calm, airy impression rather than the warmth associated with yellow, orange, or red-based hues in most palettes. Its low saturation keeps the effect gentle rather than vivid.
Is #82b4d6 readable on white or black?
#82b4d6 has a 2.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.44:1 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.