#85A6C0 Hex Color
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#85a6c0 is a dusty, pastel blue with a gray cast that keeps it soft instead of sugary. Its low saturation and lightness make it a steady supporting tone for finance, healthcare, and nautical palettes. Pair it with charcoal or a muted coral to keep it from washing out next to white. The hex code #85a6c0 also gives strong contrast behind black text at about 8.2:1, so small body copy stays readable on it.
Questions about #85a6c0
What is #85a6c0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #85a6c0 is rgb(133, 166, 192), in HSL hsl(206, 32%, 64%) and in CMYK 31%, 14%, 0%, 25%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #85a6c0?
#85a6c0 pairs well with charcoal, warm taupe, and muted coral. Its gray undertone keeps neutrals from feeling flat, while a dusty coral adds contrast without clashing.
Is #85a6c0 readable on white or black?
#85a6c0 has a 2.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.21:1 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.