#80AEBF Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated cyan brings a cool and airy atmosphere to UI design. Because of its muted character, the hex code #80aebf functions best as a background color that allows bolder elements to stand out. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal grays for a modern, tech-focused look. Black text provides excellent readability against this shade, ensuring full compliance for standard body copy.
Questions about #80aebf
What is #80aebf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #80aebf is rgb(128, 174, 191), in HSL hsl(196, 33%, 63%) and in CMYK 33%, 9%, 0%, 25%.
What color palettes pair well with #80aebf?
The muted quality of #80aebf pairs effectively with charcoal or deep navy tones to create a balanced, professional, and tech-forward aesthetic. Using warm earth tones alongside it can also create a grounding, natural contrast for modern UI layouts.
Is #80aebf readable on white or black?
#80aebf has a 2.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.72:1 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.