#80E5C0 Hex Color
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This light, airy mint provides high legibility for small body text when paired with black. Because #80e5c0 has a high-chroma, sparkling quality, it functions best as a UI accent or background highlight rather than a dominant base. It lacks the muddiness of darker teals, making it a clean choice for wellness interfaces. Designers often pair this hex code with deep charcoal to ground its ethereal nature.
Questions about #80e5c0
What is #80e5c0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #80e5c0 is rgb(128, 229, 192), in HSL hsl(158, 66%, 70%) and in CMYK 44%, 0%, 16%, 10%.
How should #80e5c0 be used in UI design?
Use #80e5c0 as an accent rather than a base color because its high-chroma quality can overwhelm large areas. It works exceptionally well for call-to-action buttons or highlights when paired against dark backgrounds like charcoal to maintain legibility.
Is #80e5c0 readable on white or black?
#80e5c0 has a 1.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.88:1 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.