#80A183 color
The hex color #80A183 is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 50.2% red, 63.1% green and 51.4% blue (128, 161, 131).
Its hue angle is 125°, 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 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.34:1).
#80A183 color codes
| HEX | #80A183 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(128, 161, 131) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(50.2%, 63.1%, 51.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(125, 15%, 57%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(125, 20%, 63%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(20%, 0%, 19%, 37%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(63.11, -17.48, 11.94) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(63.11, 21.17, 145.66) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(25.743, 31.717, 26.234) | |
| Decimal | 8429955 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #80A183, 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 #80A183 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.34:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.86:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #80A183 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 #80A183 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a29b81Protanopia
no red cones#9c9785Deuteranopia
no green cones#7c9f99Tritanopia
no blue cones#999999Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #80a183; }
.text { color: #80a183; }
.border { border: 2px solid #80a183; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(128 161 131 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #80a183, #80a194); }
Similar colors
#819e84Vineyard#839e83Basswood Green#8aa282Mistletoe#8ba58fEnvy#8ca891OMGreen#7d9b89Parisian Patina#84a97cVerdant Haven#80aa95Catnip
Closest common color name: Sage Green.
Questions
- What color is #80A183?
- #80A183 is a grayish green, closest to the named color Vineyard. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #80A183?
- The RGB value is 128, 161, 131: 128 red, 161 green and 131 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #80A183?
- The complementary color is #A1809E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #80A183?
- 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.