#80CFFF Hex Color
Bright breezy sky blue with cooling energy
This bright, unsaturated blue offers a crisp, cool aesthetic suitable for clean UI interfaces or modern tech branding. Because black text maintains excellent legibility against it, this shade functions well as a web background. The hex code for this color is #80cfff. For a balanced look, pair it with deep charcoal grays rather than pure white to avoid a washed out appearance.
Questions about #80cfff
What is #80cfff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #80cfff is rgb(128, 207, 255), in HSL hsl(203, 100%, 75%) and in CMYK 50%, 19%, 0%, 0%.
What colors pair best with #80cfff for UI design?
This shade works best when paired with deep charcoal or slate grays rather than pure white to avoid a washed-out appearance. It provides a clean, modern contrast against dark typography, ensuring high legibility for text-heavy interfaces.
Does #80cfff work well as a primary interface color?
Yes, #80cfff functions effectively as a background or secondary accent color because of its unsaturated, crisp nature. It feels professional and airy, making it a reliable choice for SaaS branding or wellness applications that need a calm, tech-forward aesthetic.
Is #80cfff readable on white or black?
#80cfff has a 1.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.28:1 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.