#85C6C9 Hex Color
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This dusty cyan carries a cool, desaturated quality that feels both airy and grounded. Because of its muted appearance, #85c6c9 works best as a supporting accent in UI design rather than a primary background, where it can appear slightly washed out. Pair it with deep charcoal text to maximize legibility and readability. The hex code for this soft shade is #85c6c9.
Questions about #85c6c9
What is #85c6c9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #85c6c9 is rgb(133, 198, 201), in HSL hsl(183, 39%, 65%) and in CMYK 34%, 1%, 0%, 21%.
Does #85c6c9 work well as a full-page background color?
Avoid using #85c6c9 as a full-page background because its muted, dusty nature can appear washed out on large surfaces. It is much more effective as a secondary accent or call-to-action color, where its subtle character can shine without overwhelming the viewer.
Is #85c6c9 readable on white or black?
#85c6c9 has a 1.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.91:1 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.