#85A79E Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated teal carries a muted green-gray character that feels approachable and professional. Because it lacks intensity, #85a79e works well as a supporting tone for wellness branding or UI backgrounds. Pair it with crisp white or dark charcoal to maintain readability. The hex code for this ashy shade is #85a79e, which offers enough contrast for legible small body text.
Questions about #85a79e
What is #85a79e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #85a79e is rgb(133, 167, 158), in HSL hsl(164, 16%, 59%) and in CMYK 20%, 0%, 5%, 35%.
What colors pair best with #85a79e for a balanced design?
Because #85a79e is a desaturated, dusty teal, it pairs beautifully with charcoal for high-contrast text or a warm terracotta to add an earthy, balanced pop of color. Avoid overly saturated neons, which can clash with this shade's organic, grounded nature.
Is #85a79e readable on white or black?
#85a79e has a 2.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.01:1 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.