#83C5CC

A light, moderate cyan closely aligning with Lightblue.

About #83C5CC

The hex code #83C5CC represents a beautifully specific shade of cyan. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Lightblue. In the RGB color space, it consists of 131 red, 197 green, and 204 blue.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 36% cyan, 3% magenta, 0% yellow, and 20% black. The HSL representation is 185.8° hue, 41.7% saturation, and 65.7% lightness.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#83C5CC
RGB131, 197, 204
HSL185.8°, 41.7%, 65.7%
CMYK36%, 3%, 0%, 20%
HSV185.8°, 35.8%, 80.0%
LAB75.5, -19.1, -10.2
XYZ40.2, 49.1, 64.5
Decimal8635852

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

1.94:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
10.82:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.85:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
9.20:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #83C5CC; }
.text-color { color: #83C5CC; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #83C5CC; }

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