#085D6B Hex Color
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A dim, unsaturated cyan with heavy green undertones, #085d6b projects a moody, serious presence. Because it is quite dark, this shade works best as a balanced anchor for UI backgrounds rather than as small text. It pairs well with soft creams or warm grays to offset its coolness. Since white text offers high contrast against this hex code, it serves as a solid choice for modern, data-focused dashboards.
Questions about #085d6b
What is #085d6b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #085d6b is rgb(8, 93, 107), in HSL hsl(188, 86%, 23%) and in CMYK 93%, 13%, 0%, 58%.
How should #085d6b be used in UI design?
#085d6b functions best as a grounded anchor color for UI dashboards rather than small text. Because it is quite dark, use it for backgrounds or primary container blocks to maintain a serious, professional aesthetic while ensuring white text remains readable.
What colors pair well with #085d6b?
To balance the cool, green-leaning tones of #085d6b, pair it with soft creams or neutral warm grays. These lighter, warmer tones prevent the design from feeling too cold while providing enough visual separation from the deep saturation of the teal.
Is #085d6b readable on white or black?
#085d6b has a 7.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.78:1 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.