#80D4CE Hex Color
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This bright, unsaturated cyan brings a fresh, cool energy to digital interfaces and branding. Because it is highly readable against black text, it functions well as a primary background for wellness or tech products. To avoid a washed-out appearance, pair this shade with deep charcoal instead of pure white. The hex code for this color is #80d4ce, and it serves best as a supporting accent in high-contrast palettes.
Questions about #80d4ce
What is #80d4ce in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #80d4ce is rgb(128, 212, 206), in HSL hsl(176, 49%, 67%) and in CMYK 40%, 0%, 3%, 17%.
What colors pair best with #80d4ce in a design?
#80d4ce works best when grounded by darker, high-contrast tones like charcoal or deep navy, which prevent the color from appearing washed out. Avoid pairing it with pure white, as the lack of contrast can make digital text difficult to read.
Is #80d4ce readable on white or black?
#80d4ce has a 1.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.22:1 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.