#83B4D1 Hex Color
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#83b4d1 is a pale, dusty blue with gray undertones and very low saturation, giving it a soft, cool appearance. It supports feelings of peace, trust, and reliability in healthcare, finance, technology, and spring-themed designs. Use it as a light UI background with dark text, which provides about a 9.4:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #83b4d1.
Questions about #83b4d1
What is #83b4d1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #83b4d1 is rgb(131, 180, 209), in HSL hsl(202, 46%, 67%) and in CMYK 37%, 14%, 0%, 18%.
Why does #83b4d1 feel cool and muted?
#83b4d1 reads as a cool, muted blue because its blue hue is softened by low saturation and gray undertones, giving interfaces and illustrations a calm, dependable appearance rather than a vivid or energetic one.
What colors pair well with #83b4d1?
Is #83b4d1 readable on white or black?
#83b4d1 has a 2.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.41:1 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.