#80D6C0 Hex Color

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This light, airy teal features a high level of brightness and moderate saturation that keeps it from feeling muddy. Because it is highly readable against black text, the hex code #80d6c0 works effectively for UI elements and navigation buttons. Pair this refreshing tone with dark charcoals or deep plums to create a sophisticated balance instead of a juvenile spring palette.

Questions about #80d6c0

What is #80d6c0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #80d6c0 is rgb(128, 214, 192), in HSL hsl(165, 51%, 67%) and in CMYK 40%, 0%, 10%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #80d6c0?
#80d6c0 thrives when paired with high-contrast, grounding neutrals like deep charcoal or dark navy to prevent it from looking too bright. For a more sophisticated or luxurious aesthetic, consider balancing this teal with rich, muted plum accents.
Is #80d6c0 suitable for text on websites?
Because of its high brightness, #80d6c0 often lacks enough contrast to be used as primary body text against a white background for accessibility. It works best as an accent color for interactive UI components like buttons, links, or navigation highlights.
Is #80d6c0 readable on white or black?
#80d6c0 has a 1.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.29:1 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.