#83A38D color
The hex color #83A38D is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 51.4% red, 63.9% green and 55.3% blue (131, 163, 141).
Its hue angle is 139°, with 15% saturation and 58% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 20% cyan, 0% magenta, 13% yellow and 36% black.
The closest named color is Envy (#8BA58F), a difference of 2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.59:1).
#83A38D color codes
| HEX | #83A38D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(131, 163, 141) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(51.4%, 63.9%, 55.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(139, 15%, 58%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(139, 20%, 64%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(20%, 0%, 13%, 36%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(64.11, -15.57, 7.82) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(64.11, 17.42, 153.34) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(27.264, 32.942, 30.116) | |
| Decimal | 8627085 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #83A38D, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #83A38D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.59:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.77:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #83A38D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.77:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.59:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #83A38D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a39e8cProtanopia
no red cones#9d9a8eDeuteranopia
no green cones#7ea29dTritanopia
no blue cones#9b9b9bAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #83a38d; }
.text { color: #83a38d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #83a38d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(131 163 141 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #83a38d, #83a39d); }
Similar colors
#8ba58fEnvy#8ca891OMGreen#819e84Vineyard#839e83Basswood Green#7d9b89Parisian Patina#80aa95Catnip#849c8dMother Earth#8aa282Mistletoe
Closest common color name: Sage Green.
Questions
- What color is #83A38D?
- #83A38D is a grayish green, closest to the named color Envy. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #83A38D?
- The RGB value is 131, 163, 141: 131 red, 163 green and 141 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #83A38D?
- The complementary color is #A38399, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #83A38D?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.59:1 and white text 2.77:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.