#80818D Hex Color
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#80818d is a muted indigo with ashy gray undertones, creating a dusty, almost gray appearance. Its restrained saturation brings a thoughtful, structured mood to luxury branding, meditation spaces, denim, and night-sky themes. Use this hex code as a supporting tone with ivory or burgundy; black text remains readable for accessible body copy.
Questions about #80818d
What is #80818d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #80818d is rgb(128, 129, 141), in HSL hsl(235, 5%, 53%) and in CMYK 9%, 9%, 0%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #80818d?
#80818d pairs well with ivory, burgundy, and muted blue-gray accents, balancing its cool indigo cast without overwhelming its low saturation. Use ivory to lighten layouts, burgundy for richer contrast, and nearby blue-gray tones for a restrained monochromatic scheme.
Does #80818d read as a warm or cool color?
#80818d reads as a cool, muted indigo because its blue component is noticeably higher than its red and green components, while its low saturation keeps the hue close to gray. This makes it feel calm, thoughtful, and structured rather than vivid.
Is #80818d readable on white or black?
#80818d has a 3.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.44:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.