#85A9CD Hex Color
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Soft and heavily muted, this pastel blue leans ashy rather than bright. The hex code #85a9cd makes a dependable background shade, since black text on it reaches about 8.6:1 contrast, well past AA for small type. It reads trustworthy and calm, a fit for healthcare, finance, or nautical work. Pair it with muted coral or warm sand so it doesn’t turn flat.
Questions about #85a9cd
What is #85a9cd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #85a9cd is rgb(133, 169, 205), in HSL hsl(210, 42%, 66%) and in CMYK 35%, 18%, 0%, 20%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #85a9cd?
Muted coral, warm sand, and deep navy all flatter #85a9cd. The coral and sand add warmth its gray undertones lack, while navy gives it depth for nautical or corporate palettes.
Is #85a9cd readable on white or black?
#85a9cd has a 2.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.55:1 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.