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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#85AAEF — Sky Blue
#85AAEF is a light saturated blue sitting at 219° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #85AAEF
- f1f6fd
- c8d9f8
- 9ebcf2
- 759fed
- 4b82e8
- 2265e2
- 1952bd
- 134093
- 0e2e6a
- 081c40
- 030a17
Color schemes using #85AAEF
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#85AAEF FAQ
What color is #85AAEF?
#85AAEF is a shade of sky blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 219 degrees, 77% saturation and 73% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #85AAEF?
#85AAEF is rgb(133, 170, 239) in RGB, hsl(219, 77%, 73%) in HSL, and cmyk(44%, 29%, 0%, 6%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #85AAEF?
White text on this background reaches 2.33:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.99:1.
What colors go well with #85AAEF?
Its direct complement is #EFCA85. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EF9585 and #DFEF85 gives you contrast without the vibration.