#80505E Hex Color
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#80505e is a dusty, muted mauve that brings serious, quiet depth to a design. This unsaturated, warm tone works well as a grounding background for cosmetics or moody branding. Because the shade is quite dark, white text provides the best readability and contrast. The hex code #80505e looks effective when paired with creamy, off-white neutrals to create a sophisticated and balanced palette.
Questions about #80505e
What is #80505e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #80505e is rgb(128, 80, 94), in HSL hsl(343, 23%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 27%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #80505e?
Use #80505e alongside creamy or off-white neutrals to create a balanced, sophisticated aesthetic. Because #80505e carries a heavy, muted weight, these lighter companions prevent your design from feeling too oppressive or closed in.
Is #80505e suitable for text usage?
This shade is quite dark, so you must use white text to ensure proper readability and accessibility standards. Avoid pairing #80505e with black or other dark colors, as the lack of contrast will make the text unreadable for most users.
Is #80505e readable on white or black?
#80505e has a 6.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.22:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.