Equanimity
Also known as: Aquitaine , Stormy Waters , Sebastian Inlet , Summerhouse Blue
Quietly crisp and refreshing, Equanimity is a cool-toned cyan that earns its keep in modern branding and tech interfaces. Its complement lands in orange territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (8.29:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
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)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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cool
subtle cyan undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- 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 for dividers, chart series, and 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: a 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Equanimity
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →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
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 2.53:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 8.29:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Equanimity background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Equanimity
Equanimity with its complement
Soft neighbors of Equanimity
Equanimity triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Open Seas #83AFBC · ΔE 2.1
- Glacier #78B1BF · ΔE 4.0
- Grauzone #85A3B2 · ΔE 4.1
- Ether #98B2B4 · ΔE 5.1
- Seaside #66A4B0 · ΔE 5.4
- Summit #8BB6B8 · ΔE 5.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Equanimity is closest to Coca Mocha .
FAQ
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 orange tones from its complementary harmony, and with pink accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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