#83A7D3 Hex Color
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Denim washed in soft light comes close to #83a7d3, a pastel, dusty blue with ashy undertones. Its muted saturation feels gentle and trustworthy, fitting baby products, healthcare, and finance work. It works as a background but can look washed out against pure white. Black text reads clearly on it at about 8.4:1 contrast. The grayed cast echoes what colors make gray, so soft neutrals pair well.
Questions about #83a7d3
What is #83a7d3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #83a7d3 is rgb(131, 167, 211), in HSL hsl(213, 48%, 67%) and in CMYK 38%, 21%, 0%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #83a7d3?
Warm accents like terracotta and deep charcoal give this muted blue some contrast and stop it from feeling flat. Soft neutrals and warm grays also work, while pure white next to it can make the color look washed out.
Is #83a7d3 readable on white or black?
#83a7d3 has a 2.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.43:1 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.