#80A182 color
The hex color #80A182 is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 50.2% red, 63.1% green and 51% blue (128, 161, 130).
Its hue angle is 124°, with 15% saturation and 57% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 20% cyan, 0% magenta, 19% yellow and 37% black.
The closest named color is Vineyard (#819E84), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.34:1).
#80A182 color codes
| HEX | #80A182 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(128, 161, 130) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(50.2%, 63.1%, 51%) | |
| HSL | hsl(124, 15%, 57%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(124, 20%, 63%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(20%, 0%, 19%, 37%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(63.09, -17.67, 12.47) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(63.09, 21.63, 144.79) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(25.675, 31.69, 25.879) | |
| Decimal | 8429954 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #80A182, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #80A182 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.34:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.86:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #80A182 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.86:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.34:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #80A182 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a29b80Protanopia
no red cones#9d9784Deuteranopia
no green cones#7d9f98Tritanopia
no blue cones#999999Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #80a182; }
.text { color: #80a182; }
.border { border: 2px solid #80a182; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(128 161 130 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #80a182, #80a193); }
Similar colors
#819e84Vineyard#839e83Basswood Green#8aa282Mistletoe#8ba58fEnvy#8ca891OMGreen#84a97cVerdant Haven#7d9b89Parisian Patina#7b9a6dMoney
Closest common color name: Sage Green.
Questions
- What color is #80A182?
- #80A182 is a grayish green, closest to the named color Vineyard. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #80A182?
- The RGB value is 128, 161, 130: 128 red, 161 green and 130 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #80A182?
- The complementary color is #A1809F, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #80A182?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.34:1 and white text 2.86:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.