Equanimity

Also known as: Aquitaine, Stormy Waters, Sebastian Inlet, Summerhouse Blue

Equanimity brings a crisp and refreshing feel to any palette. This soft cyan is a natural fit for modern branding and tech interfaces. Its complement lands in red territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (8.29:1), but avoid it as text on white.

Equanimity color codes

HEX
#83A9B3
RGB
rgb(131, 169, 179)
RGBA
rgba(131, 169, 179, 1)
HSL
hsl(192, 24%, 61%)
HSV
hsv(192, 27%, 70%)
CMYK
cmyk(27%, 6%, 0%, 30%)
LAB
lab(66.7 -11.6 -9.6)
OKLCH
oklch(71.0% 0.044 215.6)

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

cool

subtle cyan undertone in this near-neutral

Nearest standard colors

  • CSS: cadetblue#5F9EA0 · ΔE 8.7
  • RAL 6034 — Pastel turquoise#7FB0B2 · ΔE 5.3 · approximate

RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.

Where Equanimity works

  • Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
  • Interiors: Muted enough to paint all four walls; sample it in both daylight and evening light before committing.
  • Fashion: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
  • Branding: The safest brand-primary family there is; differentiate with an unexpected accent.
  • Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
  • Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.

Copy as — every ecosystem

Tints, shades, and tones of Equanimity

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

Palettes built from Equanimity by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Contrast & accessibility

Aa — on white

contrast 2.53:1

AA failAAA failAA large fail

Aa — on black

contrast 8.29:1

AA passAAA passAA large pass

Best text color on a Equanimity background: #000000

Palettes featuring Equanimity

Equanimity with its complement

Soft neighbors of Equanimity

Equanimity triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Equanimity is closest to Coca Mocha.

Equanimity FAQs

What color is Equanimity?

Equanimity is a medium cyan with the hex code #83A9B3. In HSL terms it has a hue of 192°, 24% saturation, and 61% lightness.

What is the hex code for Equanimity?

The hex code for Equanimity is #83A9B3. In RGB it's rgb(131, 169, 179), and in CMYK it's cmyk(27%, 6%, 0%, 30%).

What colors go well with Equanimity?

Equanimity pairs naturally with red tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.

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