#85A59D Hex Color
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An ashy, dusty teal, #85a59d has low saturation and medium lightness, giving interfaces a composed, refreshing feel. Its gray-green undertones suit healthcare, wellness, and communication branding without feeling clinical. Use it as a supporting background with charcoal or deep burgundy; black text remains highly legible. The hex code for this color is #85a59d.
Questions about #85a59d
What is #85a59d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #85a59d is rgb(133, 165, 157), in HSL hsl(165, 15%, 58%) and in CMYK 19%, 0%, 5%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #85a59d?
Is #85a59d readable on white or black?
#85a59d has a 2.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.86:1 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.