#85A396 Hex Color
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#85a396 is a muted, ashy teal with low saturation and a soft gray-green cast. Its medium-light value supports a calm, trustworthy look for healthcare, wellness, hospitality, and technology branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside deep navy or charcoal. White can make it look washed out. Black text remains highly readable, with about 7.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #85a396.
Questions about #85a396
What is #85a396 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #85a396 is rgb(133, 163, 150), in HSL hsl(154, 14%, 58%) and in CMYK 18%, 0%, 8%, 36%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #85a396?
#85a396 pairs well with navy or charcoal for grounded contrast, while muted terracotta and warm neutrals add balance without overpowering its soft gray-green character in supporting roles across a layout. Limit bright white to small accents because it can make this medium-light teal look washed out.
Does #85a396 look warm or cool?
#85a396 reads as a softly cool color because its teal base leans blue-green, while the gray cast reduces saturation and keeps the overall impression calm rather than crisp or icy.
Is #85a396 readable on white or black?
#85a396 has a 2.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.67:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.