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
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
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)
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
- 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.
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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