#809DA3 Hex Color
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Dusty, almost grey cyan. The hex code #809da3 reads muted and steady, closer to storm clouds than clear sky. Its low saturation makes it a safe supporting tone in a 60/30/10 palette, especially beside terracotta or deep navy. Black text sits on it at about 7.3:1 contrast, so it holds up as a UI background for small body text.
Questions about #809da3
What is #809da3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #809da3 is rgb(128, 157, 163), in HSL hsl(190, 16%, 57%) and in CMYK 21%, 4%, 0%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #809da3?
Warm earth tones give #809da3 the most life, especially terracotta and dusty coral, which offset its grey undertone. Navy and charcoal work for a cooler, more corporate palette. Avoid pale pastels, which wash it out.
Is #809da3 readable on white or black?
#809da3 has a 2.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.26:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.