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#80A659 color code is #80A659. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #80a659.

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#80A659 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #80A659 is 0.3258. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.79:1 against white and 7.52:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#80A659 on white2.79:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#80A659 on black7.52:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #80A6592.79:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #80A6597.52:1AAA

#80A659 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #80A659?+
The hex code for #80A659 is #80A659. In RGB it's rgb(128, 166, 89), and in HSL it's hsl(90, 30%, 50%).
What is the RGB value of #80A659?+
#80A659 in RGB is (128, 166, 89). Written in CSS: rgb(128, 166, 89).
What is the CMYK value of #80A659?+
#80A659 converts to CMYK(23%, 0%, 46%, 35%) for print. Hex equivalent is #80A659.
Is #80a659 a warm or cool color?+
#80A659 (#80A659) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 90° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #80a659 belong to?+
#80A659 belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 90°, 30%, 50% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #80a659 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#80A659 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.79:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #80a659?+
The nearest Pantone match for #80A659 (#80A659) is 774 C Pantone 774 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #80A659 in design

Practical guidance for using #80a659 (#80A659) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#80A659 (#80A659) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 7.5:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.8:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #80A659 (#80A659) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#80A659 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#80A659 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.