#83B364 Hex Color
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This pastel lime offers a soft, muted energy that works well for branding or UI backgrounds needing a gentle touch. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal or black, which maintains strong legibility at an 8.6:1 contrast ratio. Because of its desaturated character, use #83b364 as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base to avoid an overpowering effect. The hex code for this shade is #83b364.
Questions about #83b364
What is #83b364 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #83b364 is rgb(131, 179, 100), in HSL hsl(96, 34%, 55%) and in CMYK 27%, 0%, 44%, 30%.
What colors pair best with #83b364?
Deep charcoal or matte black provides the strongest contrast for this pastel shade, reaching an 8.6:1 ratio that ensures excellent legibility for UI text. Using these dark neutrals keeps the design professional while letting the lime tone remain soft.
How should #83b364 be used in design?
Use #83b364 as a supporting accent rather than a dominant base color to avoid overwhelming your layout. Its muted, desaturated character makes it a safe choice for background elements or subtle UI indicators where you need a hint of nature-inspired color.
Is #83b364 readable on white or black?
#83b364 has a 2.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.59:1 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.