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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#85B294 — Sage
#85B294 is a mid-tone desaturated green sitting at 140° 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 #85B294
- f6f9f7
- d9e7de
- bcd5c4
- 9fc3ab
- 82b192
- 659f78
- 528362
- 40664d
- 2e4937
- 1c2d21
- 0a100c
Color schemes using #85B294
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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#85B294 FAQ
What color is #85B294?
#85B294 is a shade of sage in the green family. It has a hue of 140 degrees, 23% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #85B294?
#85B294 is rgb(133, 178, 148) in RGB, hsl(140, 23%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(25%, 0%, 17%, 30%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #85B294?
White text on this background reaches 2.39:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.79:1.
What colors go well with #85B294?
Its direct complement is #B285A3. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AB85B2 and #B2858C gives you contrast without the vibration.