#83B6BD
A light, moderate cyan closely aligning with Cadetblue.
About #83B6BD
Visually, #83B6BD is defined as a moderate cyan. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Cadetblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 131, 182, and 189.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 31% C, 4% M, 0% Y, and 26% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Because it is a light color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#83B6BD
RGB131, 182, 189
HSL187.2°, 30.5%, 62.7%
CMYK31%, 4%, 0%, 26%
HSV187.2°, 30.7%, 74.1%
LAB70.8, -15.0, -9.0
XYZ35.3, 42.0, 54.4
Decimal8631997
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.24:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
9.39:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.14:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
7.98:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #83B6BD;
}
.text-color {
color: #83B6BD;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #83B6BD;
}