#80FFEA Hex Color
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This luminous, pastel teal sits on the border of green and blue. Because it is highly saturated and very light, it works best as a primary accent rather than a full page background. It pairs well with dark charcoal for high-contrast UI, but can look washed out against white. The hex code for this color is #80ffea, which you might find useful when mixing white into your palette.
Questions about #80ffea
What is #80ffea in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #80ffea is rgb(128, 255, 234), in HSL hsl(170, 100%, 75%) and in CMYK 50%, 0%, 8%, 0%.
How can I effectively use #80ffea in a UI design?
#80ffea works best as a vibrant accent rather than a primary background because of its high saturation. Pair it against dark charcoal or deep navy backgrounds to ensure readability while maintaining a modern, high-contrast aesthetic that feels clean and energetic.
Why does #80ffea look washed out on white backgrounds?
This color is extremely light and possesses high luminance, causing it to lose definition when placed against a pure white surface. To maintain visibility, use it as a button or hover effect on darker surfaces instead of as text or a primary container.
Is #80ffea readable on white or black?
#80ffea has a 1.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.40:1 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.