#80988E Hex Color
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This muted, ashy teal strikes a balance between grey and green. Because of its low saturation, #80988e works as a sophisticated base color for wellness or technology brands. It reads best when paired with stark white for high readability. The hex code #80988e provides enough contrast for black text, making it a functional choice for clean, legible UI designs.
Questions about #80988e
What is #80988e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #80988e is rgb(128, 152, 142), in HSL hsl(155, 10%, 55%) and in CMYK 16%, 0%, 7%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #80988e?
#80988e works beautifully alongside neutral off-whites and dark charcoal tones for a clean, professional aesthetic. For a more vibrant contrast, consider pairing it with a muted terracotta or a soft mustard yellow to balance its cool, ashy nature.
Is #80988e readable on white or black?
#80988e has a 3.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.79:1 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.