#82C0D9 Hex Color
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This dusty cyan features a cool, desaturated tone that feels gentle and airy. Because it is highly readable, #82c0d9 works exceptionally well as a base for UI backgrounds or technical interfaces. Pair it with dark charcoal text for high contrast. The hex code for this soft, refreshing shade is #82c0d9, a versatile choice for designs that need a clean and stable foundation.
Questions about #82c0d9
What is #82c0d9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #82c0d9 is rgb(130, 192, 217), in HSL hsl(197, 53%, 68%) and in CMYK 40%, 12%, 0%, 15%.
What color theory works best with #82c0d9?
This cool, airy cyan creates a balanced, stable look when paired with neutral warm gray or sandy beige tones. You can also create a lively split-complementary scheme by adding soft apricot or muted peach accents to ground the design.
Is #82c0d9 readable on white or black?
#82c0d9 has a 2.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.49:1 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.