#83A78E Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
An ashy, dusty green with low saturation, #83a78e has a soft gray cast that keeps it grounded rather than vivid. Its steady character suits sustainability, pharmacy, gardening, and finance branding, especially as a supporting tone beside warm ivory or dark charcoal. The hex code #83a78e also works for UI backgrounds, where black text has about 7.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #83a78e
What is #83a78e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #83a78e is rgb(131, 167, 142), in HSL hsl(138, 17%, 58%) and in CMYK 22%, 0%, 15%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #83a78e?
The #83a78e hex color pairs well with warm ivory, cream, terracotta, and dark charcoal, which balance its cool gray cast and keep muted layouts readable. Use lighter neutrals for an airy feel or deep accents for stronger definition.
Is #83a78e warm or cool?
#83a78e reads as a cool, muted green because its gray cast softens the hue and keeps it from feeling yellow or vivid. Warm ivory, tan, or terracotta accents can add balance without overpowering its calm character.
Is #83a78e readable on white or black?
#83a78e has a 2.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.88:1 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.