#80DAEB Hex Color
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Medium Sky Blue is a bright, unsaturated cyan that feels cool and refreshing. Because of its high lightness, it works best as a primary background or a soft UI accent rather than for fine text. Pair this hex code, #80daeb, with dark charcoal or deep navy for excellent readability. If you need other shades of pink to balance this cool tone, use them sparingly as a contrasting secondary color.
Questions about Medium Sky Blue
What is the hex code for Medium Sky Blue?
Medium Sky Blue is #80daeb. In RGB that is rgb(128, 218, 235), in HSL hsl(190, 73%, 71%) and in CMYK 46%, 7%, 0%, 8%.
What colors pair well with Medium Sky Blue #80daeb?
This shade of Medium Sky Blue pairs best with neutral tones that anchor its high lightness and cool undertones. To create a balanced palette, incorporate deep charcoal for text or soft slate to maintain the airy, professional aesthetic without overwhelming the cyan.
Is Medium Sky Blue readable on white or black?
Medium Sky Blue has a 1.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.14:1 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.