#82BDC1 Hex Color
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This dusty cyan, defined by hex code #82bdc1, brings a muted, cool tone to any interface. Its low saturation keeps the color feeling soft rather than overwhelming. Because it maintains a high contrast ratio with black text, it works well for readable body copy in UI design. Pair it with deep charcoal grays to ground its lightness and prevent the shade from feeling washed out.
Questions about #82bdc1
What is #82bdc1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #82bdc1 is rgb(130, 189, 193), in HSL hsl(184, 34%, 63%) and in CMYK 33%, 2%, 0%, 24%.
Which colors pair best with #82bdc1 for a balanced design?
Deep neutrals like charcoal or slate provide the necessary weight to balance this airy cyan. Because #82bdc1 is light and desaturated, these darker tones anchor the palette and prevent the design from appearing washed out or flat.
Is #82bdc1 readable on white or black?
#82bdc1 has a 2.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.99:1 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.