#85FAD8 Hex Color
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#85fad8 is a light, high-saturation teal with a fresh green undertone and cool, sparkling finish. Its softness suits spring branding, wellness interfaces, baby products, and healthcare backgrounds. Use it as a supporting color with deep navy or charcoal, since its brightness can look washed out beside white. Black text reads clearly on this shade. The hex code is #85fad8.
Questions about #85fad8
What is #85fad8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #85fad8 is rgb(133, 250, 216), in HSL hsl(163, 92%, 75%) and in CMYK 47%, 0%, 14%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #85fad8?
Is #85fad8 warm or cool?
#85fad8 reads as a cool teal because its vivid cyan-green balance leans blue rather than yellow, while its high saturation gives the shade a crisp, lively energy on screen and in interface palettes.
Does #85fad8 work with black or white text?
#85fad8 works best with black or very dark text, while white text has weak contrast because the background is light and bright, making dark lettering the safer choice for readable labels and body copy.
Is #85fad8 readable on white or black?
#85fad8 has a 1.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.66:1 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.