#85CFE5 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated cyan carries a cooling, airy quality. Because it is light and low-contrast, #85cfe5 works best as a supporting accent in UI designs rather than a dominant background. Pair it with dark charcoal text to ensure readability, as black provides a sharp 12.1:1 contrast. Use this hex code for a crisp, youthful feel in spring themes or children’s branding.
Questions about #85cfe5
What is #85cfe5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #85cfe5 is rgb(133, 207, 229), in HSL hsl(194, 65%, 71%) and in CMYK 42%, 10%, 0%, 10%.
What design elements pair well with the hex color #85cfe5?
Is #85cfe5 readable on white or black?
#85cfe5 has a 1.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.05:1 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.