#80B2D9 Hex Color
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#80b2d9 is a light, muted blue with cool gray undertones and a dusty pastel finish. Its low saturation suits calm interfaces, spring themes, healthcare, and finance branding. Use it as a supporting background with navy or charcoal text, since white can feel washed out beside it. Black text provides about 9.3:1 contrast. The hex code is #80b2d9.
Questions about #80b2d9
What is #80b2d9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #80b2d9 is rgb(128, 178, 217), in HSL hsl(206, 54%, 68%) and in CMYK 41%, 18%, 0%, 15%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #80b2d9?
#80b2d9 pairs well with navy, charcoal, and muted warm accents, giving its pale blue base structure and contrast while preserving the dusty, low-saturation mood that suits calm visual systems. A terracotta accent can add warmth without making the palette feel harsh.
Does #80b2d9 read as warm or cool?
#80b2d9 reads as cool because its blue hue and gray undertones create a quiet, airy appearance rather than the warmth associated with yellow, red, or earthy neutrals in a palette. Its muted saturation keeps the result gentle rather than vivid.
Where can #80b2d9 work well in a design?
#80b2d9 works well as a supporting background for healthcare interfaces, finance layouts, spring campaigns, and calm landing pages, where its muted blue tone adds color without competing with foreground content.
Is #80b2d9 readable on white or black?
#80b2d9 has a 2.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.28:1 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.