#85A5A4 Hex Color
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A dusty, ashy cyan, #85a5a4 has very low saturation and a soft, weathered blue-green cast. Its restrained lightness suggests trust, freedom, and clear thinking without demanding attention. Use the hex code as a supporting tone in technology, aerospace, or children’s branding, paired with charcoal. Black text remains highly readable for body copy.
Questions about #85a5a4
What is #85a5a4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #85a5a4 is rgb(133, 165, 164), in HSL hsl(178, 15%, 58%) and in CMYK 19%, 0%, 1%, 35%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #85a5a4?
#85a5a4 pairs well with charcoal, navy, and muted warm accents such as terracotta, which add contrast without overpowering its dusty blue-green character, while pale neutrals and generous white space keep the overall palette soft.
Does #85a5a4 read as warm or cool?
#85a5a4 reads as a cool, muted blue-green because its cyan cast and low saturation shift it away from yellow-based warmth, giving the shade a quiet, weathered quality rather than bright, tropical energy.
Is #85a5a4 readable on white or black?
#85a5a4 has a 2.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.91:1 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.