#85E6C4 Hex Color
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#85e6c4 is a light, unsaturated teal with a cool green undertone and a soft, sparkling finish. Its high lightness feels fresh, peaceful, and polished, making it useful for wellness, healthcare, spring, and technology interfaces. The hex code #85e6c4 works well as a broad background with black text at about 14.1:1 contrast, though it can fade beside white.
Questions about #85e6c4
What is #85e6c4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #85e6c4 is rgb(133, 230, 196), in HSL hsl(159, 66%, 71%) and in CMYK 42%, 0%, 15%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #85e6c4?
Pair #85e6c4 with charcoal or deep navy for readable contrast, then add warm terracotta or muted lavender as a controlled accent; these darker and warmer neighbors keep its pale, cool green base from feeling washed out in wellness, hospitality, and spring palettes.
Is #85e6c4 readable on white or black?
#85e6c4 has a 1.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.11:1 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.