#85BEBB Hex Color
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This muted, dusty cyan sits on the cooler side of the spectrum. The desaturated nature of #85bebb makes it an excellent supporting background color that won’t overwhelm a user interface. Because it provides strong contrast with black text, it works well for readable body copy. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy for a sophisticated, modern look rather than a typical pastel palette.
Questions about #85bebb
What is #85bebb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #85bebb is rgb(133, 190, 187), in HSL hsl(177, 30%, 63%) and in CMYK 30%, 0%, 2%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #85bebb for a modern UI?
Is #85bebb readable on white or black?
#85bebb has a 2.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.08:1 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.