#83A17C Hex Color
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The hex code #83a17c is a muted, ashy green with gray undertones and a dusty, low-saturation finish. Its medium-light value suggests safety, stability, and balance without appearing vivid or childish. Use it as a supporting tone in organic, pharmacy, finance, or gardening branding, paired with charcoal and warm cream. Its roughly 7.4:1 contrast with black supports accessible body text.
Questions about #83a17c
What is #83a17c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #83a17c is rgb(131, 161, 124), in HSL hsl(109, 16%, 56%) and in CMYK 19%, 0%, 23%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #83a17c?
The muted green #83a17c pairs well with charcoal for grounded contrast and warm cream for a softer, natural palette; muted terracotta or burgundy can add restrained warmth without overpowering its dusty finish.
Is #83a17c readable on white or black?
#83a17c has a 2.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.35:1 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.