#80BA99 color
The hex color #80BA99 is a desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 50.2% red, 72.9% green and 60% blue (128, 186, 153).
Its hue angle is 146°, with 30% saturation and 62% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 31% cyan, 0% magenta, 18% yellow and 27% black.
The closest named color is Neptune Green (#7FBB9E), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.4:1).
#80BA99 color codes
| HEX | #80BA99 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(128, 186, 153) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(50.2%, 72.9%, 60%) | |
| HSL | hsl(146, 30%, 62%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(146, 31%, 73%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(31%, 0%, 18%, 27%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(70.87, -25.87, 10.8) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(70.87, 28.03, 157.34) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(32.209, 42.005, 36.542) | |
| Decimal | 8436377 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #80BA99, 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 #80BA99 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.4:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.23:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #80BA99 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.23:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.4:1 | 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 #80BA99 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b9b197Protanopia
no red cones#afab9bDeuteranopia
no green cones#75b9b1Tritanopia
no blue cones#adadadAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #80ba99; }
.text { color: #80ba99; }
.border { border: 2px solid #80ba99; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(128 186 153 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #80ba99, #80bab6); }
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Questions
- What color is #80BA99?
- #80BA99 is a desaturated green, closest to the named color Neptune Green. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #80BA99?
- The RGB value is 128, 186, 153: 128 red, 186 green and 153 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #80BA99?
- The complementary color is #BA80A1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #80BA99?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.4:1 and white text 2.23:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.