#085C66 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #085c66 is a cool cyan with a blue-green cast and low lightness. This hex code brings mystery and seriousness to moody interfaces, technology branding, or aerospace themes, while its teal undertone keeps it refreshing. Use it as a dominant dark background with white text, which reaches about 7.7:1 contrast and supports readable body copy.
Questions about #085c66
What is #085c66 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #085c66 is rgb(8, 92, 102), in HSL hsl(186, 85%, 22%) and in CMYK 92%, 10%, 0%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #085c66?
#085c66 pairs well with warm off-white, muted coral, and dusty peach, which offset its cool, dark blue-green base without making the palette loud; use the warmer tones for small buttons, highlights, or editorial accents.
Where does #085c66 work best in a design?
Use #085c66 as a dominant background or strong supporting tone in dark interfaces, technology branding, aerospace graphics, and productivity tools. Its low lightness creates focus, while the muted cyan cast adds a restrained sense of freshness.
Is #085c66 readable on white or black?
#085c66 has a 7.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.73:1 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.