#809999 Color Information

Hex color code: #809999

#809999 is a neutral cyan color. In RGB it is (128, 153, 153), and in HSL it is (180°, 11%, 55%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameLight Slate Gray

HEX

#809999

RGB

128, 153, 153

HSL

180°, 11%, 55%

CMYK

16%, 0%, 0%, 40%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #809999;
background-color: #809999;
border-color: #809999;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #809999;
border: 2px solid #809999;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#809999]
text-[#809999]
border-[#809999]
shadow-[0_0_10px_809999]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #809999, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #809999; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #809999; 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 #809999; background-color: #80999915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #80999920; border-left: 4px solid #809999; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #809999; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #809999 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

128, 153, 153

Red: 128 / Green: 153 / Blue: 153

HSL

180°, 11%, 55%

Hue: 180° / Saturation: 11% / Lightness: 55%

CMYK

16%, 0%, 0%, 40%

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

What color is #809999?

#809999 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

998080

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #809999 to RGB:

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

HEX to HSL

Convert #809999 to HSL:

hsl(180, 11%, 55%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #809999 to CMYK:

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

Color Meaning and Usage

A balanced cyan tone, #809999 has RGB (128, 153, 153) and HSL (180°, 11%, 55%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #809999 is #998080, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #80998C.

Use #809999 in CSS: color: #809999 or background-color: #809999. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #809999

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.93:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #809999?

#809999 is a balanced cyan color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #809999?

#809999 in RGB is (128, 153, 153) - 128 red, 153 green, and 153 blue.

How to use #809999 in CSS?

Use #809999 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #809999?

#998080 (complementary), #80998C (analogous), and #5B7171 (lighter shade) work well with #809999.