#80CEE7 Hex Color
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This bright cyan is unsaturated and airy, making it a perfect supporting tone for light UI designs. Because it offers strong contrast against black text, it works well for readable buttons or accent icons. Pair #80cee7 with deep charcoal or warm slate to keep the palette grounded, as it can feel too washed out when placed directly next to pure white. The hex code for this cool cyan is #80cee7.
Questions about #80cee7
What is #80cee7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #80cee7 is rgb(128, 206, 231), in HSL hsl(195, 68%, 70%) and in CMYK 45%, 11%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #80cee7?
Use deep charcoal or warm slate tones to ground this airy cyan effectively. Because #80cee7 can look washed out against pure white, these darker, neutral shades provide the necessary depth to make your UI elements stand out comfortably.
Is #80cee7 readable on white or black?
#80cee7 has a 1.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.90:1 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.