#85A988 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty green leans heavily into gray, offering a grounded and stable presence. Because it is highly unsaturated, it works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background. Pair #85a988 with terracotta or deep charcoal to keep it from looking washed out. The hex code #85a988 provides enough contrast for black text to remain legible, making it suitable for professional UI applications.
Questions about #85a988
What is #85a988 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #85a988 is rgb(133, 169, 136), in HSL hsl(125, 17%, 59%) and in CMYK 21%, 0%, 20%, 34%.
What colors pair best with #85a988?
Because #85a988 is a desaturated sage, it anchors well when paired with warm, organic tones like terracotta or deep charcoal. Avoid placing it next to neon or overly vibrant colors, which can make the green look muddy or washed out rather than intentional.
Is #85a988 suitable for text usage?
While #85a988 works comfortably as a background color, it lacks the necessary contrast for black text to meet strict accessibility standards. Use it instead for secondary UI elements, borders, or large, bold headers where legibility remains high despite the lower color contrast.
Is #85a988 readable on white or black?
#85a988 has a 2.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.02:1 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.