#85C3E2 Hex Color
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Pastel blue with an ashy undertone, #85c3e2 skips the candy brightness of sky blue. Its low saturation reads gentle and steady, which suits healthcare, finance, and spring layouts. Let it act as a dominant base behind black text, which clears a 10.9:1 contrast ratio. The hex code also pairs well with navy for depth or warm sand to soften its cool cast.
Questions about #85c3e2
What is #85c3e2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #85c3e2 is rgb(133, 195, 226), in HSL hsl(200, 62%, 70%) and in CMYK 41%, 14%, 0%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #85c3e2?
Navy deepens it nicely, while warm sand or terracotta offsets its cool cast. For text and icons, charcoal and other near-blacks give the strongest contrast. Plain white can look washed out beside this muted blue, so test combinations first.
Is #85c3e2 readable on white or black?
#85c3e2 has a 1.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.90:1 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.