#82D0ED Hex Color
A crisp, airy cyan for modern interfaces
This light cyan is high in lightness and moderate in saturation, offering a refreshing, airy quality. The hex code #82d0ed functions best as a dominant background color in tech or wellness interfaces, where it establishes a clear, approachable feel. Because it maintains strong contrast with black text, it works well for readable UI components. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate greys to anchor its brightness.
Questions about #82d0ed
What is #82d0ed in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #82d0ed is rgb(130, 208, 237), in HSL hsl(196, 75%, 72%) and in CMYK 45%, 12%, 0%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #82d0ed for text and UI?
Deep charcoal or slate greys anchor the airy brightness of #82d0ed, ensuring strong readability for UI text. Because this cyan is highly luminous, avoid using light grey or white text, as they will lack sufficient contrast for accessibility.
Does #82d0ed read as a warm or cool color?
The #82d0ed hex color sits firmly in the cool spectrum, carrying a crisp, refreshing quality characteristic of icy blues and cyans. This makes it an ideal choice for interfaces that need to project calmness, cleanliness, and modern simplicity.
Is #82d0ed readable on white or black?
#82d0ed has a 1.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.19:1 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.