#80CBDE Hex Color
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#80cbde is a desaturated, dusty cyan that reads as cool and approachable. Use this muted tone as a base for modern UI backgrounds where clarity matters. It supports black text with 11.5:1 contrast, ensuring excellent accessibility for body copy. To anchor its airy quality, pair this hex code with deep charcoal grays rather than crisp whites.
Questions about #80cbde
What is #80cbde in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #80cbde is rgb(128, 203, 222), in HSL hsl(192, 59%, 69%) and in CMYK 42%, 9%, 0%, 13%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #80cbde?
Pair #80cbde with deep charcoal or dark navy rather than pure white to anchor its airy, desaturated quality. This contrast creates a sophisticated, balanced look that is much easier on the eyes for modern user interfaces.
Is #80cbde readable on white or black?
#80cbde has a 1.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.51:1 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.