#85BDB6 Hex Color
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A muted, pastel teal with cool green undertones, #85bdb6 has low saturation and a soft, ashy finish. Its gentle clarity suits wellness, healthcare, spring themes, and baby products without feeling childish. Use it for UI backgrounds or as a supporting tone beside warm ivory or deep navy. Black text achieves about 10.0:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #85bdb6.
Questions about #85bdb6
What is #85bdb6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #85bdb6 is rgb(133, 189, 182), in HSL hsl(173, 30%, 63%) and in CMYK 30%, 0%, 4%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #85bdb6?
Warm ivory and navy pair well with #85bdb6, balancing its cool, muted teal with warmth and depth; ivory keeps layouts airy, while navy adds a grounded, higher-contrast anchor for text, buttons, borders, or supporting panels.
Is #85bdb6 readable on white or black?
#85bdb6 has a 2.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.95:1 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.