#85FC87 Hex Color
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Reach for #85fc87 when an eco or garden brand needs a green that glows. This light, highly saturated shade reads fresh and a little neon, so it works best as an accent on dark layouts rather than a full background, where it can glare. Black text sits comfortably on it at about 16.3:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. For softer support tones, brush up on what colors make gray and let #85fc87 stay the star.
Questions about #85fc87
What is #85fc87 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #85fc87 is rgb(133, 252, 135), in HSL hsl(121, 95%, 75%) and in CMYK 47%, 0%, 46%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #85fc87?
Deep charcoal, navy, and dark plum balance #85fc87's brightness best. Warm neutrals like taupe also work when you want a calmer, more organic feel.
Is #85fc87 readable on white or black?
#85fc87 has a 1.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.27:1 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.