#085A66 Hex Color
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Dark and dusty, #085a66 is a muted cyan that reads more serious than bright aqua. Its low saturation makes it a solid base for tech branding, dark mode interfaces, and moody backgrounds, though large flat areas can turn muddy. Warm coral keeps it from feeling flat. White text hits about 7.9:1 contrast, comfortably past WCAG AA for body copy. Its hex code sits close to deeper green tones.
Questions about #085a66
What is #085a66 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #085a66 is rgb(8, 90, 102), in HSL hsl(188, 85%, 22%) and in CMYK 92%, 12%, 0%, 60%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #085a66?
Warm coral, terracotta, and sandy beige all lift this dark cyan and stop it from reading flat. Soft cream also works as a light text or background partner.
What mood does #085a66 convey?
The dim, muted quality reads serious and grounded, with a cool, watery undertone. It suits communication tools, aerospace themes, and designs that want depth without heavy black.
Is #085a66 readable on white or black?
#085a66 has a 7.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.66:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.