#85B4C0 Hex Color
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This dusty cyan has an ashy, unsaturated quality that keeps it soft and approachable. Because of its cool temperature, the hex code #85b4c0 functions best as a calming background or a secondary accent rather than a dominant bold feature. It pairs well with charcoal greys, as black text achieves an excellent 9.3:1 contrast ratio against this shade. Use it for clean interfaces or gentle, youthful branding.
Questions about #85b4c0
What is #85b4c0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #85b4c0 is rgb(133, 180, 192), in HSL hsl(192, 32%, 64%) and in CMYK 31%, 6%, 0%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #85b4c0?
#85b4c0 works best when paired with deep neutrals like charcoal or slate, which provide the necessary contrast to balance its ashy, unsaturated tone. For a softer look, combine it with creamy off-whites or muted earth tones to keep the palette serene.
Is #85b4c0 readable on white or black?
#85b4c0 has a 2.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.28:1 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.