#85E2C7 Hex Color
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#85e2c7 is a bright, high-chroma pastel teal with an icy, mint-like quality. Because it is quite vivid, it functions best as a secondary accent rather than a dominant base. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal grays to ground its energetic tone. Designers often choose this hex code for wellness interfaces, as black text reads clearly against it with an impressive 13.7:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #85e2c7
What is #85e2c7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #85e2c7 is rgb(133, 226, 199), in HSL hsl(163, 62%, 70%) and in CMYK 41%, 0%, 12%, 11%.
Does #85e2c7 work well as a primary interface color?
#85e2c7 is quite intense, so it functions best as a striking accent or highlight rather than a main background. Using it to draw attention to buttons or status indicators keeps designs balanced while retaining its energetic, modern appeal.
What colors pair well with #85e2c7?
This vibrant mint teal looks best when grounded by deep neutrals like charcoal. The strong contrast not only makes the text readable but also tempers the high-chroma energy of the teal, creating a sophisticated and clean aesthetic.
Is #85e2c7 readable on white or black?
#85e2c7 has a 1.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.70:1 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.