#85E9D6 Hex Color
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This bright mint teal offers a clean, airy aesthetic that functions best as a vibrant accent rather than a dominant background. Pair #85e9d6 with dark charcoal or navy to balance its intensity. The hex code for this color is #85e9d6. Since it provides excellent contrast with black text, designers can use this shade for accessible UI elements and crisp, readable typography.
Questions about #85e9d6
What is #85e9d6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #85e9d6 is rgb(133, 233, 214), in HSL hsl(169, 69%, 72%) and in CMYK 43%, 0%, 8%, 9%.
What colors pair best with #85e9d6 in a design palette?
Is #85e9d6 suitable for UI text on a light background?
Because #85e9d6 is quite light, it does not meet WCAG accessibility standards for readability when used as text against a standard white background. It is best reserved for accents, buttons, or iconography where sufficient contrast can be maintained against darker backgrounds.
Is #85e9d6 readable on white or black?
#85e9d6 has a 1.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.62:1 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.