#85B6DE Hex Color
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Muted and lightly ashy, #85b6de is a cool pastel blue with low saturation and a gentle, dusty finish. Use it as a supporting background for healthcare, finance, security, or spring-focused designs, where its softness feels dependable rather than childish. Black text reads clearly on it, with about a 9.7:1 contrast ratio. The exact hex code for this color is #85b6de.
Questions about #85b6de
What is #85b6de in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #85b6de is rgb(133, 182, 222), in HSL hsl(207, 57%, 70%) and in CMYK 40%, 18%, 0%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #85b6de?
Is #85b6de readable on white or black?
#85b6de has a 2.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.74:1 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.