#80ADF3 Hex Color
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Pastel blue with real saturation behind the softness. The hex code #80adf3 sits light enough for black text at about 9.2:1 contrast, so small type stays readable on it. It reads honest and steady, a fit for finance, healthcare, and tech interfaces. Pair it with charcoal rather than white, since white can wash it out.
Questions about #80adf3
What is #80adf3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #80adf3 is rgb(128, 173, 243), in HSL hsl(217, 83%, 73%) and in CMYK 47%, 29%, 0%, 5%.
What text color works best on #80adf3?
Black text works best, with roughly 9.2:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 WCAG AA requirement for body text. White text falls short, so save it for large type only.
What colors pair well with #80adf3?
Is #80adf3 readable on white or black?
#80adf3 has a 2.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.18:1 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.