#82BDB9 Hex Color
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#82bdb9 is a muted, gray-infused cyan with a light, dusty finish and a cool, airy feel. Its softness suits spring palettes, baby products, communication tools, and technology interfaces. Use it as a dominant background with black text, which achieves about 9.9:1 contrast. The hex code for this gentle cyan is #82bdb9.
Questions about #82bdb9
What is #82bdb9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #82bdb9 is rgb(130, 189, 185), in HSL hsl(176, 31%, 63%) and in CMYK 31%, 0%, 2%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #82bdb9?
#82bdb9 pairs well with charcoal, navy, warm beige, and muted coral, which balance its cool, gray-infused cyan without overpowering its soft character. Use darker companions for text and structure, while warmer accents add energy to buttons or illustrations.
Is #82bdb9 readable on white or black?
#82bdb9 has a 2.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.92:1 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.