#80858A Hex Color
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This dusty, mid-tone grey provides a stable foundation for interfaces that demand restraint. With its balanced saturation, #80858a functions as a reliable supporting color rather than a primary accent. It offers enough contrast for legible black text, making it a functional choice for UI backgrounds. Use this hex code when you need to anchor a layout without overwhelming the surrounding design elements.
Questions about #80858a
What is #80858a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #80858a is rgb(128, 133, 138), in HSL hsl(210, 4%, 52%) and in CMYK 7%, 4%, 0%, 46%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #80858a work well for UI text?
#80858a is generally too light to serve as primary body text on a standard white background, as it fails common web accessibility contrast ratios. However, it functions effectively as secondary text or muted UI labels when paired with darker, high-contrast backgrounds.
What colors pair well with #80858a?
This mid-tone grey pairs beautifully with navy or deep charcoal for a sophisticated, professional aesthetic. Because of its neutral, dusty quality, it also acts as a quiet bridge when placed alongside warmer, desaturated tones like soft terracotta or muted olive.
Is #80858a readable on white or black?
#80858a has a 3.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.63:1 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.