#80899A Hex Color
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This muted, ashy blue carries a dusty quality that feels professional and restrained. Because of its desaturated, matte appearance, #80899a works best as a grounding neutral for corporate or technical interfaces. It provides enough contrast to pair well with black text, making it a reliable choice for long-form reading areas where you need a break from harsh white backgrounds.
Questions about #80899a
What is #80899a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #80899a is rgb(128, 137, 154), in HSL hsl(219, 11%, 55%) and in CMYK 17%, 11%, 0%, 40%.
How does #80899a perform as a background color for text?
#80899a works exceptionally well as a grounding neutral for long-form reading areas because its desaturated, matte quality prevents the visual strain often caused by pure white backgrounds. It maintains excellent readability when paired with dark charcoal or near-black text.
What kind of color palette pairs best with #80899a?
Because #80899a carries a cool, dusty undertone, it pairs naturally with warm terracotta or soft beige accents to create a balanced, sophisticated contrast. It also supports monochromatic schemes when used alongside deeper slate grays or lighter, mist-like blues.
Is #80899a readable on white or black?
#80899a has a 3.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.96:1 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.