#83E7F7 Hex Color
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Think of shallow pool water on a sunny day, that’s the neighborhood of #83e7f7. This pastel cyan is light and unsaturated, so it reads fresh instead of loud. It works best as a dominant background for apps, kids’ products, and spring themes, though white type disappears on it. Black text on the hex code reaches about 14.7:1 contrast, far past AA.
Questions about #83e7f7
What is #83e7f7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #83e7f7 is rgb(131, 231, 247), in HSL hsl(188, 88%, 74%) and in CMYK 47%, 6%, 0%, 3%.
What text color works best on #83e7f7?
Black text is the safe choice, hitting about 14.7:1 contrast against this pale cyan, well past the 4.5:1 AA threshold. White text falls far short and becomes hard to read, so keep light type off this background.
What colors pair well with #83e7f7?
A deep navy gives this light cyan something to lean on, and a muted coral adds welcome warmth to its cool cast. Skip pale grays and whites nearby, since the pastel tone washes out next to them.
Is #83e7f7 readable on white or black?
#83e7f7 has a 1.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.73:1 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.