#85B3F7 Hex Color
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Bright yet soft, #85b3f7 is a cool, light blue with clear saturation and a faint periwinkle cast. It brings a fresh, dependable feel to healthcare, finance, security, and spring-focused designs. Use it as a spacious UI background or supporting tone with navy, charcoal, and warm coral accents. Its hex code, #85b3f7, gives black text about 9.8:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #85b3f7
What is #85b3f7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #85b3f7 is rgb(133, 179, 247), in HSL hsl(216, 88%, 75%) and in CMYK 46%, 28%, 0%, 3%.
What colors pair well with #85b3f7?
Does #85b3f7 feel warm or cool?
#85b3f7 reads as a cool light blue because its blue base and faint periwinkle cast create a crisp, airy impression rather than the warmth associated with yellow or red undertones.
Is #85b3f7 readable on white or black?
#85b3f7 has a 2.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.78:1 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.