#808099 Color Information

Hex color code: #808099

The hex color #808099 is a subtle blue with RGB values of (128, 128, 153) and HSL of (240°, 11%, 55%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameLight Slate Gray

HEX

#808099

RGB

128, 128, 153

HSL

240°, 11%, 55%

CMYK

16%, 16%, 0%, 40%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #808099;
background-color: #808099;
border-color: #808099;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #808099;
border: 2px solid #808099;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#808099]
text-[#808099]
border-[#808099]
shadow-[0_0_10px_808099]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #808099, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #808099; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #808099; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #808099; background-color: #80809915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #80809920; border-left: 4px solid #808099; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #808099; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #808099 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

128, 128, 153

Red: 128 / Green: 128 / Blue: 153

HSL

240°, 11%, 55%

Hue: 240° / Saturation: 11% / Lightness: 55%

CMYK

16%, 16%, 0%, 40%

Cyan: 16% / Magenta: 16% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 40%

What color is #808099?

#808099 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

999980

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #808099 to RGB:

rgb(128, 128, 153)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #808099 to HSL:

hsl(240, 11%, 55%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #808099 to CMYK:

cmyk(16%, 16%, 0%, 40%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#808099 is a neutral blue color with RGB values of 128, 128, 153 and HSL of 240°, 11%, 55%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for well suited for marketing pages and hero sections. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #808099 is #999980, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #808C99.

Use #808099 in CSS: color: #808099 or background-color: #808099. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #808099

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 5.47:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #808099?

#808099 is a neutral blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #808099?

#808099 in RGB is (128, 128, 153) - 128 red, 128 green, and 153 blue.

How to use #808099 in CSS?

Use #808099 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #808099?

#999980 (complementary), #808C99 (analogous), and #5B5B71 (lighter shade) work well with #808099.