#83A6C4 Hex Color
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A faded denim washed one too many times. That is the character of #83a6c4, a dusty, unsaturated blue with a cool gray cast. It works best as a supporting tone or UI background, where black text reads at about 8.2:1 contrast. Pair it with terracotta or warm sand to keep it from going flat. The hex code #83a6c4 suits finance and healthcare palettes that need trust without loud color.
Questions about #83a6c4
What is #83a6c4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #83a6c4 is rgb(131, 166, 196), in HSL hsl(208, 36%, 64%) and in CMYK 33%, 15%, 0%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #83a6c4?
#83a6c4 pairs well with warm earth tones like terracotta and sand, which offset its cool gray cast. For a quieter scheme, anchor it with charcoal or deep navy rather than plain white, which can wash it out.
Is #83a6c4 readable on white or black?
#83a6c4 has a 2.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.21:1 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.