#80AA84 color
The hex color #80AA84 is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 50.2% red, 66.7% green and 51.8% blue (128, 170, 132).
Its hue angle is 126°, with 20% saturation and 58% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 25% cyan, 0% magenta, 22% yellow and 33% black.
The closest named color is Verdant Haven (#84A97C), a difference of 2.4 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8:1).
#80AA84 color codes
| HEX | #80AA84 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(128, 170, 132) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(50.2%, 66.7%, 51.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(126, 20%, 58%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(126, 25%, 67%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(25%, 0%, 22%, 33%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(65.75, -21.92, 15.09) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(65.75, 26.61, 145.45) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(27.44, 35.004, 27.136) | |
| Decimal | 8432260 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #80AA84, 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 #80AA84 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.62:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #80AA84 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.62:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8:1 | 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 #80AA84 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#aba282Protanopia
no red cones#a49e86Deuteranopia
no green cones#7ba89fTritanopia
no blue cones#a0a0a0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #80aa84; }
.text { color: #80aa84; }
.border { border: 2px solid #80aa84; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(128 170 132 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #80aa84, #80aa99); }
Similar colors
#84a97cVerdant Haven#76ad83Green Goddess#6fa77aPrimavera#7fb383Verde#88aa77Lush Fields#6db083Lily Pads#7fa771Garden of Eden#95b388Foliage
Closest common color name: Dark Sea Green.
Questions
- What color is #80AA84?
- #80AA84 is a grayish green, closest to the named color Verdant Haven. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #80AA84?
- The RGB value is 128, 170, 132: 128 red, 170 green and 132 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #80AA84?
- The complementary color is #AA80A6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #80AA84?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8:1 and white text 2.62:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.