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#80B898 color code is #80B898. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #80b898.

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#80B898 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #80B898 is 0.4114. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.28:1 against white and 9.23:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#80B898 on white2.28:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#80B898 on black9.23:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #80B8982.28:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #80B8989.23:1AAA

#80B898 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #80B898?+
The hex code for #80B898 is #80B898. In RGB it's rgb(128, 184, 152), and in HSL it's hsl(146, 28%, 61%).
What is the RGB value of #80B898?+
#80B898 in RGB is (128, 184, 152). Written in CSS: rgb(128, 184, 152).
What is the CMYK value of #80B898?+
#80B898 converts to CMYK(30%, 0%, 17%, 28%) for print. Hex equivalent is #80B898.
Is #80b898 a warm or cool color?+
#80B898 (#80B898) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 146° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #80b898 belong to?+
#80B898 belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 146°, 28%, 61% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #80b898 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#80B898 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.28:1 — 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 #80b898?+
The nearest Pantone match for #80B898 (#80B898) is 556 C Pantone 556 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #80B898 in design

Practical guidance for using #80b898 (#80B898) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#80B898 (#80B898) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 9.2:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #80B898 (#80B898) 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

#80B898 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

#80B898 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.