#85ABCC Hex Color
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With a muted, dusty quality, #85abcc offers a cool alternative to standard sky blue. Its low saturation keeps it understated rather than punchy, making it a reliable choice for professional UI backgrounds or clean, corporate branding. Pair it with dark charcoal or soft cream to maintain readability. The hex code #85abcc provides excellent contrast for black text, ensuring accessibility in small-scale digital applications.
Questions about #85abcc
What is #85abcc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #85abcc is rgb(133, 171, 204), in HSL hsl(208, 41%, 66%) and in CMYK 35%, 16%, 0%, 20%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
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Is #85abcc readable on white or black?
#85abcc has a 2.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.69:1 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.