#80BAD9 Hex Color
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Reach for #80bad9 when a healthcare, finance, or tech brand needs blue without the corporate stiffness. This pastel blue carries a gray undertone, so it reads soft instead of bright. Its low saturation works best as a supporting tone behind dark text, which it contrasts with at roughly 9.9:1, well past WCAG AA. Pair it with warm terracotta or navy so it doesn’t wash out next to white.
Questions about #80bad9
What is #80bad9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #80bad9 is rgb(128, 186, 217), in HSL hsl(201, 54%, 68%) and in CMYK 41%, 14%, 0%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #80bad9?
Warm terracotta, muted coral, and deep navy all flatter this pastel blue. Its gray undertone keeps pairings gentle, so slightly muted partners work better than fully saturated ones.
Is #80bad9 readable on white or black?
#80bad9 has a 2.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.94:1 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.