#85CF81 Hex Color
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#85cf81 is a light, moderately saturated green with a soft yellow undertone and a fresh, glowing appearance. Its balanced brightness suggests safety and stability, making it useful for sustainability, pharmacy, gardening, and finance branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside deep navy or charcoal; black text remains highly legible, with about 11.2:1 contrast. The hex code is #85cf81.
Questions about #85cf81
What is #85cf81 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #85cf81 is rgb(133, 207, 129), in HSL hsl(117, 45%, 66%) and in CMYK 36%, 0%, 38%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #85cf81?
Is #85cf81 warm or cool?
It reads as a warm-leaning green because its yellow undertone softens the cooler effect common in blue-based greens. That balance gives #85cf81 a fresh, reassuring feel suited to nature-focused interfaces, wellness materials, and supportive accent areas.
Is #85cf81 readable on white or black?
#85cf81 has a 1.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.23:1 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.