#80AA85 color
The hex color #80AA85 is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 50.2% red, 66.7% green and 52.2% blue (128, 170, 133).
Its hue angle is 127°, 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 Green Goddess (#76AD83), a difference of 2.6 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.01:1).
#80AA85 color codes
| HEX | #80AA85 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(128, 170, 133) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(50.2%, 66.7%, 52.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(127, 20%, 58%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(127, 25%, 67%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(25%, 0%, 22%, 33%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(65.77, -21.73, 14.57) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(65.77, 26.16, 146.16) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(27.509, 35.031, 27.498) | |
| Decimal | 8432261 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #80AA85, 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 #80AA85 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.01:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.62:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #80AA85 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.62:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.01:1 | 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 #80AA85 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#aba383Protanopia
no red cones#a49e87Deuteranopia
no green cones#7ba8a0Tritanopia
no blue cones#a0a0a0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #80aa85; }
.text { color: #80aa85; }
.border { border: 2px solid #80aa85; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(128 170 133 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #80aa85, #80aa9a); }
Similar colors
#76ad83Green Goddess#84a97cVerdant Haven#6fa77aPrimavera#7fb383Verde#6db083Lily Pads#88aa77Lush Fields#8aa282Mistletoe#95b388Foliage
Closest common color name: Dark Sea Green.
Questions
- What color is #80AA85?
- #80AA85 is a grayish green, closest to the named color Green Goddess. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #80AA85?
- The RGB value is 128, 170, 133: 128 red, 170 green and 133 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #80AA85?
- The complementary color is #AA80A5, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #80AA85?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.01:1 and white text 2.62:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.