#85C594 Hex Color
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A light, muted green, #85c594 has soft gray undertones and a fresh pastel finish. Its gentle saturation works well for spring branding, organic products, pharmacy interfaces, and sustainability-focused layouts. Use it as a supporting tone with warm cream or deep charcoal. Black text reaches about a 10.4:1 contrast ratio here, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #85c594.
Questions about #85c594
What is #85c594 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #85c594 is rgb(133, 197, 148), in HSL hsl(134, 36%, 65%) and in CMYK 32%, 0%, 25%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #85c594?
#85c594 pairs well with warm cream, charcoal, and muted terracotta, creating a grounded palette that keeps its pastel freshness while adding contrast and warmth for packaging, interfaces, or seasonal branding. Use cream for softness or charcoal for stronger definition.
Does #85c594 feel warm or cool?
#85c594 reads as a softly cool green because its green hue and gray undertones temper the warmth, while its light pastel value keeps it gentle rather than icy or stark on screen and in print. It works well where freshness should feel calm.
Is #85c594 readable on white or black?
#85c594 has a 2.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.41:1 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.