#80B4FF Hex Color

A bright and airy clear sky blue

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Bright and airy, #80b4ff is a clear blue that brings a clean feel to modern interfaces. It functions well as a dominant background or a supportive accent. Because black text maintains high readability against this shade, it meets WCAG accessibility standards for small body copy. Try pairing this hex code with deep charcoal or slate for a professional look that avoids appearing washed out.

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What is #80b4ff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #80b4ff is rgb(128, 180, 255), in HSL hsl(215, 100%, 75%) and in CMYK 50%, 29%, 0%, 0%.

What colors pair best with #80b4ff for a professional palette?

To avoid a washed-out look, pair #80b4ff with dark, grounding neutrals like charcoal or slate. These deep tones balance the lightness of the blue, creating a polished, high-contrast look that works effectively in corporate or modern design applications.

Is #80b4ff readable on white or black?

#80b4ff has a 2.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.89:1 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.

#80B4FF Hex Color

A bright and airy clear sky blue

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