#80887E Hex Color
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Ashy and muted, #80887e reads as a desaturated, stony green. Its dusty character pairs well with natural wood tones or cream, functioning effectively as a sophisticated, grounded base color. Because it maintains strong contrast against black text, it works reliably for readability in UI designs. The hex code for this stable, organic hue is #80887e.
Questions about #80887e
What is #80887e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #80887e is rgb(128, 136, 126), in HSL hsl(108, 4%, 51%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 7%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #80887e for a balanced interior palette?
#80887e acts as a neutral bridge that works exceptionally well when paired with cream or warm natural wood tones. For a higher contrast approach, it grounds lighter shades like soft terracotta or muted gold without overwhelming the design.
Is #80887e suitable for UI text on a light background?
#80887e generally lacks the necessary contrast ratio to serve as primary text against a standard white background for WCAG accessibility compliance. It is much better suited as an accent color, a soft border, or a background for darker, high-contrast typography.
Is #80887e readable on white or black?
#80887e has a 3.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.74:1 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.