#80898D Hex Color
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This dusty, muted cyan leans heavily into gray, creating an approachable and professional aesthetic. Because of its low saturation, #80898d works best as a supporting background or secondary UI element rather than a focal point. It pairs well with crisp white or charcoal for high-contrast text. This hex code provides strong readability, supporting small body text comfortably in most digital layouts.
Questions about #80898d
What is #80898d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #80898d is rgb(128, 137, 141), in HSL hsl(198, 5%, 53%) and in CMYK 9%, 3%, 0%, 45%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
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Is #80898d a suitable choice for body text?
While #80898d can be used for secondary elements or UI headers, it may lack sufficient contrast against very light backgrounds for standard body text. Always verify your specific contrast ratios against your chosen background color to ensure compliance with accessibility standards.
Is #80898d readable on white or black?
#80898d has a 3.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.88:1 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.