#85A59B Hex Color
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#85a59b is a muted teal with a soft green-gray cast and low saturation. Its medium-light value feels composed, clear, and refreshing without becoming bright. The hex code #85a59b suits healthcare, wellness, hospitality, and technology interfaces, especially as a supporting tone. Use dark text for readable body copy, since black reaches about 7.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #85a59b
What is #85a59b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #85a59b is rgb(133, 165, 155), in HSL hsl(161, 15%, 58%) and in CMYK 19%, 0%, 6%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #85a59b?
#85a59b pairs well with charcoal for crisp contrast and terracotta for a warmer, more grounded palette. Cream can soften the combination, while bright white may make the muted teal appear slightly washed out in large areas.
Is #85a59b readable on white or black?
#85a59b has a 2.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.85:1 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.