#808380 Hex Color
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A dusty, mid-light grey with barely any saturation. The hex code #808380 reads ashy and neutral, so it fits UI backgrounds, typography, and minimal interfaces. Black text passes AA on it at about 5.5:1 contrast, which makes it practical behind body copy. Pair it with terracotta to keep it from feeling flat.
Questions about #808380
What is #808380 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #808380 is rgb(128, 131, 128), in HSL hsl(120, 1%, 51%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 2%, 49%.
What text color works best on #808380?
Black text reads most clearly on #808380, with about 5.5:1 contrast. That clears WCAG AA for body copy, while white text sits near 3.8:1 and only works for large headings.
What colors pair well with #808380?
Terracotta, dusty blue, and muted olive all sit well next to #808380, adding warmth without breaking its calm. Richer accents like burgundy work when you want more punch.
Is #808380 readable on white or black?
#808380 has a 3.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.47:1 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.