#85DEFC Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
#85defc is a light, cool cyan with pastel saturation, a clean glow, and a faint green undertone. Its high brightness feels youthful and refreshing, while the softened chroma keeps it gentle rather than electric. Use the hex code #85defc for spacious UI backgrounds, spring themes, or technology accents; black text has about 13.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #85defc
What is #85defc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #85defc is rgb(133, 222, 252), in HSL hsl(195, 95%, 75%) and in CMYK 47%, 12%, 0%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #85defc?
#85defc pairs well with navy, charcoal, and muted coral because dark neutrals ground its high brightness while a softened warm accent adds contrast without overpowering its pale cyan character.
Is #85defc suitable for text and backgrounds?
Yes, #85defc works well as a light background with black text, reaching about 13.9:1 contrast and exceeding WCAG AA's 4.5:1 body-text threshold for labels, cards, panels, and other readable interface surfaces. White text should be avoided because the pale background provides little separation.
Is #85defc readable on white or black?
#85defc has a 1.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.85:1 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.