#80849D Hex Color

Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors

Select a Color

This dusty, muted indigo offers an ashy appearance that feels reserved rather than bold. Because it is so unsaturated, #80849d works best as a neutral background element instead of a focal point. Black text maintains excellent legibility over this shade, making it a functional choice for UI text blocks. The hex code for this cool, grayed-out tone is #80849d.

Questions about #80849d

What is #80849d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #80849d is rgb(128, 132, 157), in HSL hsl(232, 13%, 56%) and in CMYK 18%, 16%, 0%, 38%.

What colors pair well with #80849d for UI design?

This muted shade pairs effectively with charcoal for high-contrast text or soft ivory for a clean, sophisticated background. Because it is desaturated, it also functions well alongside muted metallic tones like slate or pewter without overwhelming the visual hierarchy.

Is #80849d readable on white or black?

#80849d has a 3.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.70:1 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.

#80849D Hex Color

Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors

Questions about #80849d

Color tools

Resources