#80A3F4 Hex Color
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#80a3f4 is a clear, moderate-light blue with a clean, airy quality. Because it sits high on the lightness scale, it avoids feeling heavy or moody. This shade works best as a supporting tone in UI design, as it pairs beautifully with dark slate grays for accessible text contrast. The hex code for this cool blue is #80a3f4, and it brings a balanced, dependable feel to digital interfaces.
Questions about #80a3f4
What is #80a3f4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #80a3f4 is rgb(128, 163, 244), in HSL hsl(222, 84%, 73%) and in CMYK 48%, 33%, 0%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #80a3f4 for UI design?
#80a3f4 pairs exceptionally well with charcoal or dark slate text because the high-lightness blue creates a clean, readable contrast without being too jarring. You can also ground this airy blue with soft neutrals or a warm terracotta for a balanced, sophisticated palette.
Is #80a3f4 readable on white or black?
#80a3f4 has a 2.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.46:1 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.