#80FFFF Hex Color
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#80ffff is a bright, high-chroma cyan that commands immediate attention. It functions best as a crisp accent color for UI elements like buttons or notification badges. Using it as a full-page background often overwhelms the screen, so pair it with dark charcoals to ground the intensity. Because black text provides excellent contrast against this hex code, the color remains readable even at small sizes.
Questions about #80ffff
What is #80ffff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #80ffff is rgb(128, 255, 255), in HSL hsl(180, 100%, 75%) and in CMYK 50%, 0%, 0%, 0%.
How do I balance the intensity of #80ffff in a design?
Use #80ffff sparingly as a pop of color for call-to-action buttons or status badges rather than filling large surface areas. To keep your interface grounded and readable, pair this intense cyan with deep tones like charcoal or matte navy for balance.
Is #80ffff readable on white or black?
#80ffff has a 1.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.66:1 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.