#80C2C2 Hex Color

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#80c2c2 is a dusty, unsaturated cyan with strong cool undertones. This muted shade feels airy and approachable, making it an ideal choice for clean UI backgrounds or modern, tech-focused branding. Because black text maintains high readability against this hue, it works well for both body copy and headers. Pair this hex code with warm charcoal or deep espresso to ground its otherwise floaty, pastel nature.

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What is #80c2c2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #80c2c2 is rgb(128, 194, 194), in HSL hsl(180, 35%, 63%) and in CMYK 34%, 0%, 0%, 24%.

What colors pair well with #80c2c2?

#80c2c2 works best when grounded by darker, neutral tones that provide visual weight to its airy, pastel nature. You can create a sophisticated, modern palette by pairing this muted cyan with charcoal or a deep espresso to ensure the design feels balanced rather than washed out.

Is #80c2c2 readable on white or black?

#80c2c2 has a 2.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.41:1 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.

#80C2C2 Hex Color

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