#85EAEE Hex Color
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Reach for #85eaee when a layout needs a fresh, cool wash of color, like spring banners or kids’ app screens. This pale cyan hex code is unsaturated and light, so it reads soft rather than bold. Black text hits about 15:1 contrast on it, well past WCAG AA. Keep it as a supporting tone and pair it with deep navy or warm coral for balance.
Questions about #85eaee
What is #85eaee in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #85eaee is rgb(133, 234, 238), in HSL hsl(182, 76%, 73%) and in CMYK 44%, 2%, 0%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #85eaee?
Deep navy and warm coral flatter #85eaee best, since both anchor its pale cyan tint instead of letting it fade. Avoid soft grays and near-white neutrals, which make the color look washed out.
Is #85eaee readable on white or black?
#85eaee has a 1.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.00:1 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.