#83A4AA Hex Color
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The hex color #83a4aa is a muted cyan with gray undertones, creating an ashy, weathered look instead of a bright finish. Its medium-light value suggests trust, freedom, and refreshing clarity in technology, communication, or aerospace branding. Use this hex code as a supporting tone with charcoal or warm cream; black text remains highly readable at about 7.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #83a4aa
What is #83a4aa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #83a4aa is rgb(131, 164, 170), in HSL hsl(189, 19%, 59%) and in CMYK 23%, 4%, 0%, 33%.
Which colors pair well with #83a4aa in a restrained palette?
#83a4aa pairs well with charcoal for grounded contrast, warm cream for softness, and muted terracotta for a subtle complementary accent; these combinations preserve its weathered character while adding enough warmth for interfaces, interiors, or brand palettes.
Is #83a4aa warm or cool?
#83a4aa reads as a cool muted cyan because its blue-green base is softened by gray, not yellow or red. The gray undertone keeps it subdued and weathered, making it feel calmer and less vivid than a bright cyan.
Is #83a4aa readable on white or black?
#83a4aa has a 2.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.85:1 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.