#85B68B Hex Color
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Soft and unsaturated, #85b68b is a pastel green with gentle gray undertones. The hex code creates a peaceful, youthful base for spring, organic, sustainability, pharmacy, and gardening designs. Use it as a dominant background with charcoal or warm cream accents. Black text reaches about 9.1:1 contrast, making small body copy highly readable.
Questions about #85b68b
What is #85b68b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #85b68b is rgb(133, 182, 139), in HSL hsl(127, 25%, 62%) and in CMYK 27%, 0%, 24%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #85b68b?
#85b68b pairs well with charcoal text for readable contrast and warm cream for a softer natural palette, while terracotta or muted brown accents add warmth and depth without overpowering its gentle green character.
Does #85b68b look warm or cool?
#85b68b reads as a gently cool, balanced green because its muted base and gray undertones reduce yellow warmth, though warm cream, terracotta, and natural wood pairings can make it feel more welcoming.
Is #85b68b readable on white or black?
#85b68b has a 2.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.06:1 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.