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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#85AFBC — Pewter
#85AFBC is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 194° 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 #85AFBC
- f5f9fa
- d7e5e9
- b9d1d8
- 9abdc8
- 7ca9b7
- 5e95a6
- 4c7b8a
- 3b606b
- 2a454d
- 1a2a2f
- 090f10
Color schemes using #85AFBC
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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#85AFBC FAQ
What color is #85AFBC?
#85AFBC is a shade of pewter in the teal family. It has a hue of 194 degrees, 29% saturation and 63% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #85AFBC?
#85AFBC is rgb(133, 175, 188) in RGB, hsl(194, 29%, 63%) in HSL, and cmyk(29%, 7%, 0%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #85AFBC?
White text on this background reaches 2.37:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.86:1.
What colors go well with #85AFBC?
Its direct complement is #BC9285. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BC8594 and #BCAD85 gives you contrast without the vibration.