#85B09E Hex Color
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A muted, cool teal with gray undertones, #85b09e has a dusty pastel finish that feels soft and composed. Its low saturation suits wellness, healthcare, baby products, and spring branding. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or warm cream; black text also reads clearly on it. The hex code is #85b09e.
Questions about #85b09e
What is #85b09e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #85b09e is rgb(133, 176, 158), in HSL hsl(155, 21%, 61%) and in CMYK 24%, 0%, 10%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #85b09e?
#85b09e pairs naturally with navy or warm cream, while a restrained terracotta accent adds warmth and contrast without overpowering its dusty, composed character in interfaces, packaging, and seasonal brand palettes.
Is #85b09e better with dark or light text?
For accessibility, #85b09e provides stronger contrast with black and other deep text than with white because its muted, relatively light surface gives dark lettering more luminance separation on buttons and backgrounds. Confirm the exact ratio for your font size before publishing.
Is #85b09e readable on white or black?
#85b09e has a 2.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.70:1 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.