#85AA70 Hex Color
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This muted lime offers a grounded, organic quality suitable for nature-focused branding or sports apparel. Because of its medium lightness and desaturation, it functions well as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base. Pair #85aa70 with dark charcoal for a modern, readable contrast. The hex code is #85aa70, which provides excellent accessibility when paired with black text for body content.
Questions about #85aa70
What is #85aa70 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #85aa70 is rgb(133, 170, 112), in HSL hsl(98, 25%, 55%) and in CMYK 22%, 0%, 34%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #85aa70?
This muted green works exceptionally well with dark charcoal or deep navy for high-contrast, modern readability. If you want a more organic, earthy palette, try pairing it with muted terracotta or warm beige tones to create a balanced, nature-inspired look.
Does #85aa70 lean warm or cool?
#85aa70 leans warm due to its yellow-green undertones, which give it that distinct lime character without becoming overly acidic or bright. Its desaturated nature helps ground it, making it feel less like a neon accent and more like a usable, soft neutral.
Is #85aa70 readable on white or black?
#85aa70 has a 2.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.98:1 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.