#82C0CC Hex Color
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A muted cyan with a dusty, gray-blue cast, #82c0cc feels soft, youthful, and refreshing without becoming sugary. Its light, low-saturation finish suits spring palettes, baby products, communication tools, and aerospace interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or charcoal. The hex code #82c0cc also supports highly readable black text in accessible UI backgrounds.
Questions about #82c0cc
What is #82c0cc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #82c0cc is rgb(130, 192, 204), in HSL hsl(190, 42%, 65%) and in CMYK 36%, 6%, 0%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #82c0cc?
#82c0cc pairs well with navy, charcoal, warm neutrals, and muted coral, giving its pale, dusty cyan base contrast while preserving a soft, refreshing character in interfaces, packaging, and seasonal palettes.
Does #82c0cc read as warm or cool?
#82c0cc reads as a cool, muted cyan because its blue-green hue is softened by a gray cast; its light value keeps that coolness gentle rather than sharp, making it feel airy, calm, and approachable.
Is #82c0cc readable on white or black?
#82c0cc has a 2.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.36:1 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.