#80BEAD Hex Color

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#80bead is a soft, ashy teal with low saturation and a light, cool cast. Its muted character reads calm and gentle, which suits wellness branding, healthcare layouts, and spring themes. It works best as a background or supporting tone rather than an accent. Pair it with deep navy or warm terracotta so it holds its own, since it can wash out next to plain white. Black text sits at about 9.9:1 contrast on this hex code.

Questions about #80bead

What is #80bead in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #80bead is rgb(128, 190, 173), in HSL hsl(164, 32%, 62%) and in CMYK 33%, 0%, 9%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #80bead?
Deep navy gives this dusty teal structure, while warm terracotta or clay adds contrast without clashing. Both keep #80bead from washing out next to plain white. Cream and charcoal also work for softer, muted palettes.
Is #80bead readable on white or black?
#80bead has a 2.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.88:1 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.