#82CCDD Hex Color

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This dusty cyan sits on the cooler side of the spectrum with a distinctly unsaturated, airy quality. Because it feels approachable rather than sterile, #82ccdd works well as a background for clean UI design or refreshing brand palettes. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal or slate grays to ground its lightness. Black text provides excellent readability against this shade, ensuring full accessibility for your body copy.

Questions about #82ccdd

What is #82ccdd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #82ccdd is rgb(130, 204, 221), in HSL hsl(191, 57%, 69%) and in CMYK 41%, 8%, 0%, 13%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #82ccdd for a balanced palette?
#82ccdd works beautifully when grounded by deep neutrals like charcoal or slate gray. For a more vibrant contrast, pairing it with muted terracotta or soft peach tones creates a sophisticated, modern balance that keeps the design feeling accessible.
Is #82ccdd readable on white or black?
#82ccdd has a 1.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.63:1 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.