#85D3E5 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
This bright, airy cyan leans toward a pastel tone with a distinct cool temperature. The hex code #85d3e5 offers enough contrast for black text to remain legible, making it a functional choice for UI interfaces or background accents. While it can appear slightly washed out against pure white, this shade pairs effectively with charcoal grays or deep navy to anchor its light, youthful energy.
Questions about #85d3e5
What is #85d3e5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #85d3e5 is rgb(133, 211, 229), in HSL hsl(191, 65%, 71%) and in CMYK 42%, 8%, 0%, 10%.
What colors pair well with the airy tone of #85d3e5?
This light cyan works best when anchored by deeper, muted tones to prevent it from appearing washed out. It creates a balanced, modern palette when combined with charcoal grays, navy blues, or even a soft slate to ground its youthful energy.
Is #85d3e5 readable on white or black?
#85d3e5 has a 1.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.44:1 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.