#83EAD5 Hex Color
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This bright, airy teal leans into a minty lightness that feels refreshing rather than intense. Because #83ead5 is so desaturated, black text provides excellent readability against it. The hex code for this shade is #83ead5. Designers often use this color as a background for clean, modern interfaces, though it pairs best with dark charcoal rather than pure white to maintain sharpness.
Questions about #83ead5
What is #83ead5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #83ead5 is rgb(131, 234, 213), in HSL hsl(168, 71%, 72%) and in CMYK 44%, 0%, 9%, 8%.
Does #83ead5 work well for interface backgrounds?
#83ead5 functions excellently as a soft, modern background for web interfaces because its desaturated nature avoids eye strain. Pair it with dark charcoal or deep navy text to ensure high contrast and professional visual clarity for your users.
Is #83ead5 considered a warm or cool color?
While it sits on the cooler side of the spectrum, #83ead5 leans into a balanced, neutral territory due to its minty lightness. This prevents it from feeling overtly frigid, making it easier to integrate into designs that require a soft, approachable aesthetic.
Is #83ead5 readable on white or black?
#83ead5 has a 1.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.69:1 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.