#80A39D Hex Color
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#80a39d is an ashy, dusty teal with low saturation and a balanced mid-light value. Its softened green-blue undertones create a composed, refreshing feel suited to healthcare, wellness, technology, and hospitality design. Use this hex code as a supporting tone beside warm neutrals or charcoal. Black text reads clearly on it, meeting WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #80a39d
What is #80a39d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #80a39d is rgb(128, 163, 157), in HSL hsl(170, 16%, 57%) and in CMYK 21%, 0%, 4%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #80a39d?
#80a39d pairs well with charcoal text, warm white, muted terracotta, and pale sand because its dusty teal base gains definition from warmer neutrals. Use it as a supporting tone rather than combining it with several similarly muted blue-greens.
Is #80a39d readable on white or black?
#80a39d has a 2.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.64:1 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.