#83A8AE Hex Color
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This dusty cyan offers a muted, ashy quality that avoids the artificial brightness of pure blue. Because it sits at a low saturation, #83a8ae makes a sophisticated neutral for UI backgrounds where white feels too stark. Pair it with soft charcoals for a clean, accessible interface, as the contrast ratio is excellent. It serves best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant brand color.
Questions about #83a8ae
What is #83a8ae in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #83a8ae is rgb(131, 168, 174), in HSL hsl(188, 21%, 60%) and in CMYK 25%, 3%, 0%, 32%.
How does #83a8ae function in UI design?
#83a8ae acts as a sophisticated, low-saturation neutral that provides a professional alternative to standard grays. It remains readable against dark text while avoiding the visual noise of brighter, more vibrant cyan or blue shades.
What colors pair well with #83a8ae?
Is #83a8ae readable on white or black?
#83a8ae has a 2.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.17:1 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.