#80B4FC Hex Color
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This bright, airy blue sits on the lighter side of the spectrum with a crisp, cool undertone. Because it maintains high legibility with black text, #80b4fc works as an effective base for clean UI backgrounds or professional tech branding. Pair it with soft charcoal grays to ground the color, as it can otherwise feel washed out against pure white. The hex code for this shade is #80b4fc.
Questions about #80b4fc
What is #80b4fc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #80b4fc is rgb(128, 180, 252), in HSL hsl(215, 95%, 75%) and in CMYK 49%, 29%, 0%, 1%.
What design mood does #80b4fc create in branding?
#80b4fc communicates a clean, professional, and tech-forward aesthetic that feels both airy and trustworthy. Because it maintains a crisp, cool undertone, it is particularly effective for SaaS platforms or wellness applications that need to evoke clarity without feeling overly sterile.
Is #80b4fc readable on white or black?
#80b4fc has a 2.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.85:1 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.