#85D529 Hex Color
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Bright and highly saturated, #85d529 is a sparkling lime shade with a yellow-green undertone and a lively glow. Its energetic character suits nature brands, sports graphics, gaming interfaces, and energy drink packaging. Use it as a strong accent rather than a full background, and pair it with black text for clear, accessible contrast. The hex code is #85d529.
Questions about #85d529
What is #85d529 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #85d529 is rgb(133, 213, 41), in HSL hsl(88, 68%, 50%) and in CMYK 38%, 0%, 81%, 16%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #85d529?
The #85d529 hex color pairs well with charcoal, navy, and deep purple, which temper its high saturation without making the palette dull. Use darker partners for text, framing, or large supporting areas, while keeping the lime as an accent.
Is #85d529 readable on white or black?
#85d529 has a 1.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.54:1 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.