#83A485 Hex Color
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This dusty, desaturated green carries a quiet, grounded presence. Because it is highly muted, #83a485 functions best as a stabilizing background or secondary tone in organic brand palettes rather than a focal point. It pairs well with charcoal greys for a professional look in UI design. Since black text provides excellent contrast against this hex code, it remains legible for small body copy.
Questions about #83a485
What is #83a485 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #83a485 is rgb(131, 164, 133), in HSL hsl(124, 15%, 58%) and in CMYK 20%, 0%, 19%, 36%.
What design style works best with #83a485?
The muted nature of #83a485 excels in organic, minimalist branding where a calm visual atmosphere is required. It acts as an excellent neutral stabilizer when paired with charcoal or deep slate tones for professional UI design projects.
Is #83a485 readable on white or black?
#83a485 has a 2.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.61:1 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.