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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#83B6DD — Sky Blue
#83B6DD is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 206° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
#83b6dd
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #83B6DD
- f3f8fc
- cee2f2
- a9cde8
- 84b7dd
- 60a1d3
- 3b8cc9
- 2e73a7
- 245983
- 1a405e
- 102739
- 050e14
Color schemes using #83B6DD
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#83B6DD FAQ
What color is #83B6DD?
#83B6DD is a shade of sky blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 206 degrees, 57% saturation and 69% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #83B6DD?
#83B6DD is rgb(131, 182, 221) in RGB, hsl(206, 57%, 69%) in HSL, and cmyk(41%, 18%, 0%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #83B6DD?
White text on this background reaches 2.16:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.7:1.
What colors go well with #83B6DD?
Its direct complement is #DDAA83. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DD8389 and #DDD783 gives you contrast without the vibration.