#80DEF3 Hex Color

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Light and airy, #80def3 is a cool cyan with subtle green undertones, a pastel finish, and a sparkling quality. Its high lightness brings softness and energy to spring themes, children’s products, technology, and aerospace branding. Use it as a dominant background with dark navy accents; black text also reads clearly. The hex code for this cyan is #80def3.

Questions about #80def3

What is #80def3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #80def3 is rgb(128, 222, 243), in HSL hsl(191, 83%, 73%) and in CMYK 47%, 9%, 0%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #80def3?
Navy and charcoal create strong, readable pairings with #80def3, while warm coral or orange adds lively contrast against its cool cyan base; these combinations suit interfaces, packaging, and airy editorial layouts.
Does #80def3 have a warm or cool appearance?
#80def3 reads as a cool color because its cyan base leans slightly green and blue, while its high lightness gives it a soft, pastel appearance rather than a deep or icy look.
Is #80def3 readable on white or black?
#80def3 has a 1.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.66:1 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.