#83A7DD Hex Color
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#83a7dd is a pastel blue with a soft, grayed undertone. Its low saturation gives it a gentle, dependable feel, which suits healthcare, finance, and baby product palettes. It works best as a dominant background or large UI surface, where black text stays readable at about 8.5:1 contrast. Pair it with terracotta or deep navy so it doesn’t wash out next to plain white.
Questions about #83a7dd
What is #83a7dd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #83a7dd is rgb(131, 167, 221), in HSL hsl(216, 57%, 69%) and in CMYK 41%, 24%, 0%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #83a7dd?
#83a7dd pairs well with terracotta and warm coral, which balance its cool undertone. Deep navy also works for a layered, tonal palette.
Is #83a7dd readable on white or black?
#83a7dd has a 2.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.53:1 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.