#0085CC Hex Color
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With its cool cyan undertone and fairly high saturation, #0085cc is a clear medium blue that feels controlled and dependable. The hex code #0085cc suits finance, technology, healthcare, and government branding, especially as a supporting color beside navy or warm gray. Black text reads clearly over it, with contrast around 5.2:1 for accessible body copy.
Questions about #0085cc
What is #0085cc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0085cc is rgb(0, 133, 204), in HSL hsl(201, 100%, 40%) and in CMYK 100%, 35%, 0%, 20%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #0085cc?
#0085cc pairs well with navy and warm gray, which temper its bright cyan undertone; white keeps the look crisp, while coral or orange can add energetic emphasis in buttons, accents, and supporting palette elements.
Does #0085cc feel warm or cool, and where does it work best?
#0085cc reads as a cool, dependable blue because its cyan undertone shifts it away from warmer violet- or red-leaning blues, giving interfaces a clear, controlled feel without the heaviness of deeper navy. It suits technology, healthcare, finance, and public-service designs.
Is #0085cc readable on white or black?
#0085cc has a 4.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.22:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.