#80A7CF Hex Color
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#80a7cf is a cool, pastel blue with a dusty gray undertone and moderate lightness. Its low saturation gives layouts a peaceful, dependable feel, fitting healthcare, finance, technology, and spring themes. Use it as a dominant base or supporting background with dark text; black text reaches about 8.3:1 contrast. The hex code is #80a7cf.
Questions about #80a7cf
What is #80a7cf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #80a7cf is rgb(128, 167, 207), in HSL hsl(210, 45%, 66%) and in CMYK 38%, 19%, 0%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #80a7cf?
#80a7cf pairs well with charcoal text, muted burgundy accents, and warm off-white surfaces because its cool, gray-blue base benefits from strong contrast and restrained warmth in interface and brand palettes. Use burgundy sparingly for buttons or highlights, while off-white keeps the overall palette from looking cold.
Is #80a7cf readable on white or black?
#80a7cf has a 2.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.34:1 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.