#83A8CC
A light, moderate blue closely aligning with Lightsteelblue.
About #83A8CC
Visually, #83A8CC is defined as a moderate blue. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Lightsteelblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 131, 168, and 204.
When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. This specific hue requires a mix of 36% C, 18% M, 0% Y, and 20% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) dictate how we should use this color. Because it is a light color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#83A8CC
RGB131, 168, 204
HSL209.6°, 41.7%, 65.7%
CMYK36%, 18%, 0%, 20%
HSV209.6°, 35.8%, 80.0%
LAB67.4, -3.7, -22.4
XYZ34.3, 37.2, 62.5
Decimal8628428
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.49:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
8.44:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.38:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
7.17:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #83A8CC;
}
.text-color {
color: #83A8CC;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #83A8CC;
}