#83CCF6 Hex Color
Light pastel blue with a fresh, gentle glow
Soft, light, and slightly hazy, #83ccf6 is a pastel blue that reads fresh without shouting. Its low saturation keeps it calm, which suits baby products, healthcare, and spring layouts. It works best as a dominant background; black text passes AA comfortably on it at about 11.9:1 contrast. Pair it with deep navy or warm coral to keep it from feeling washed out. The hex code for pastel blue is #83ccf6.
Questions about #83ccf6
What is #83ccf6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #83ccf6 is rgb(131, 204, 246), in HSL hsl(202, 86%, 74%) and in CMYK 47%, 17%, 0%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #83ccf6?
Deep navy and warm coral both flatter #83ccf6. Navy grounds its lightness for a nautical or finance feel, while coral adds energy that keeps the pastel from reading flat.
Is #83ccf6 readable on white or black?
#83ccf6 has a 1.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.93:1 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.