#80669E Hex Color
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Muted and grayed, #80669e sits between violet and mauve with a soft, dusty feel. Its low saturation keeps it calm, so it works as a supporting tone behind white text rather than a loud statement color. Pair it with mustard or teal for contrast, or use it as a background where a flat, matte purple fits the mood.
Questions about #80669e
What is #80669e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #80669e is rgb(128, 102, 158), in HSL hsl(268, 22%, 51%) and in CMYK 19%, 35%, 0%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #80669e?
Mustard yellow, teal, and warm cream all contrast nicely with its muted violet tone. For a softer palette, try sage or dusty pink, which share its grayed undertones.
Is #80669e a warm or cool color?
It leans cool because of its blue-violet base, though the heavy gray keeps it from feeling icy. Next to warm neutrals like tan or mustard, it reads cooler than it does on its own.
Does white text work on #80669e?
Yes. White text on #80669e reaches about 4.9:1 contrast, which passes WCAG AA for body text. That makes it a safe choice for buttons, badges, and text-filled backgrounds.
Is #80669e readable on white or black?
#80669e has a 4.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.31:1 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.