#83BD95 color
The hex color #83BD95 is a light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 51.4% red, 74.1% green and 58.4% blue (131, 189, 149).
Its hue angle is 139°, with 31% saturation and 63% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 31% cyan, 0% magenta, 21% yellow and 26% black.
The closest named color is Dark Sea Green (#8FBC8F), a difference of 3.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.68:1).
#83BD95 color codes
| HEX | #83BD95 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(131, 189, 149) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(51.4%, 74.1%, 58.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(139, 31%, 63%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(139, 31%, 74%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(31%, 0%, 21%, 26%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(71.82, -27.17, 14.32) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(71.82, 30.72, 152.21) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(32.981, 43.389, 35.065) | |
| Decimal | 8633749 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #83BD95, 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 #83BD95 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.68:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.17:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #83BD95 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.17:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.68:1 | 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 #83BD95 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bdb493Protanopia
no red cones#b3ad97Deuteranopia
no green cones#79bcb2Tritanopia
no blue cones#b0b0b0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #83bd95; }
.text { color: #83bd95; }
.border { border: 2px solid #83bd95; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(131 189 149 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #83bd95, #83bdb2); }
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Questions
- What color is #83BD95?
- #83BD95 is a light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Dark Sea Green. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #83BD95?
- The RGB value is 131, 189, 149: 131 red, 189 green and 149 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #83BD95?
- The complementary color is #BD83AB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #83BD95?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.68:1 and white text 2.17:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.