#83abe2 color: Queer Blue
#83abe2 is rgb(131, 171, 226) in RGB and oklch(73.313% 0.09146 256.48) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Dark gray
- slate-400
- Black 11%
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About #83abe2
#83abe2 is a soft light blue color. In OKLCH it has 73.3% lightness, 0.091 chroma and a hue of 256°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.36:1 contrast and black text 8.89:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Queer Blue (#88ace0). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is slate-400.
Lighter: #83abe2 mixed with white
Darker: #83abe2 mixed with black
Calmer: #83abe2 with less saturation
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Questions about #83abe2
What color is #83abe2?
#83abe2 is soft light blue. The closest named color is Queer Blue. In RGB it is rgb(131, 171, 226), in HSL hsl(214.74, 62.09%, 70%) and in OKLCH oklch(73.313% 0.09146 256.48).
What colors go well with #83abe2?
The complementary color of #83abe2 is #caa165. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #65b5d5 and #a4a0e0. The triadic partners are #dc9195 and #8eb67d.
Is white or black text more readable on #83abe2?
Black text reads better on #83abe2: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.36:1 and black gives 8.89:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #83abe2 a warm or cool color?
#83abe2 is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 256 degrees, its lightness 73.3% and its chroma 0.091.