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Portage

#83A0E2

Portage is a cool light color with the hex code #83A0E2. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 131, 160, 226 in digital design or CMYK 42%, 29%, 0%, 11% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Portage color values

HEX
#83A0E2
RGB
131, 160, 226
HSL
222°, 62%, 70%
CMYK
42, 29, 0, 11

About this color

Portage sits at 222° on the color wheel with 62% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At 62% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Portage is rendered as rgb(131, 160, 226), where the blue channel is highest at 226, producing a strongly blue character. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.

For print, Portage translates to a CMYK breakdown of 42C 29M 0Y 11K. The low-to-moderate black value (11%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (42%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

How to use Portage

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #83A0E2;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 131, 160, 226;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#83A0E2',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 42%
M: 29%
Y: 0%
K: 11%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(131, 160, 226)
rgba(131, 160, 226, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Frequently asked questions

What color is #83A0E2?
#83A0E2 is Portage, a cool light color with RGB values of 131, 160, 226. It has a hue of 222°, 62% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #83A0E2?
The RGB color code for #83A0E2 is rgb(131, 160, 226). This means it contains 131 red, 160 green, and 226 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Portage a warm or cool color?
Portage (#83A0E2) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #83A0E2 in CSS?
You can use #83A0E2 in CSS with: background-color: #83A0E2; or color: #83A0E2; or as an RGB value: rgb(131, 160, 226). For print design, use CMYK: 42%, 29%, 0%, 11%.