Desaturated Cyan

Q: How do I use #80A5B3 in CSS?

You can use #80A5B3 in CSS with: background-color: #80A5B3; or color: #80A5B3; or as an RGB value: rgb(128, 165, 179). For print design, use CMYK: 28%, 8%, 0%, 30%.

#80A5B3

Desaturated Cyan is a cool light color with the hex code #80A5B3. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 128, 165, 179 in digital design or CMYK 28%, 8%, 0%, 30% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Desaturated Cyan Color Values

HEX: #80A5B3
RGB: 128, 165, 179
HSL: 196°, 25%, 60%
CMYK: 28, 8, 0, 30

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Desaturated Cyan sits at 196° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 25% saturation and 60% lightness, this muted light hue provides subtle, elegant backgrounds.

In digital design, cool colors like Desaturated Cyan work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Desaturated Cyan in print, the CMYK breakdown of 28%, 8%, 0%, 30% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Desaturated Cyan

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #80A5B3;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 128, 165, 179;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#80A5B3',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 28%
M: 8%
Y: 0%
K: 30%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(128, 165, 179)
rgba(128, 165, 179, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands Using the Same Hue

16 brand s with colors near 196° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #80A5B3?

#80A5B3 is Desaturated Cyan, a cool light color with RGB values of 128, 165, 179. It has a hue of 196°, 25% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #80A5B3?

The RGB color code for #80A5B3 is rgb(128, 165, 179). This means it contains 128 red, 165 green, and 179 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Desaturated Cyan a warm or cool color?

Desaturated Cyan (#80A5B3) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #80A5B3 in CSS?

You can use #80A5B3 in CSS with: background-color: #80A5B3; or color: #80A5B3; or as an RGB value: rgb(128, 165, 179). For print design, use CMYK: 28%, 8%, 0%, 30%.