TEALS
Athenian Blue
#83B8D0
Reading light, Athenian Blue lands in the teals family at HSL 199°, 45%, 66%. The color's balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming and reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. Works well in bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms, especially for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces. Pairs naturally with white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Athenian Blue 773
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms
Best Uses
main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces
Pairs With
white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #83B8D0?
#83B8D0 is Athenian Blue, a light teal with a cool undertone.
Is #83B8D0 warm or cool?
Athenian Blue reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Athenian Blue?
Athenian Blue works well in bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.
What colors pair well with Athenian Blue?
Athenian Blue pairs naturally with white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Athenian Blue?
You can download Athenian Blue on dsgn.house in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.
What's the RGB value of #83B8D0?
#83B8D0 converts to RGB 131, 184, 208.