#80558C Hex Color
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A muted, dusty violet with a dark, unsaturated quality, this shade feels quiet and serious. The hex code #80558c works well as a supporting tone in luxury branding or moody gaming interfaces. Because of its matte finish, it pairs best with soft, clean creams rather than stark whites. Its 5.8:1 contrast ratio against white text ensures it remains readable for accessibility-focused design projects.
Questions about #80558c
What is #80558c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #80558c is rgb(128, 85, 140), in HSL hsl(287, 24%, 44%) and in CMYK 9%, 39%, 0%, 45%.
How should I pair #80558c in a user interface?
Use #80558c as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background color to maintain visual clarity. It pairs beautifully with soft creams or warm beige tones, which ground its cool, dusty violet undertones without creating the harsh contrast often found when using standard white.
Is #80558c considered a warm or cool color?
This shade sits on the cool side of the spectrum due to its violet base, but its muted, dusty quality softens that chill. Its lack of high saturation makes it feel more neutral and serious than a vibrant, punchy purple, allowing for a professional, understated look.
Is #80558c readable on white or black?
#80558c has a 5.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.59:1 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.