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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#85B2A3 — Sage
#85B2A3 is a mid-tone desaturated teal sitting at 160° 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 #85B2A3
- f6f9f8
- d9e7e2
- bcd5cd
- 9fc3b7
- 82b1a1
- 659f8c
- 528373
- 40665a
- 2e4940
- 1c2d27
- 0a100e
Color schemes using #85B2A3
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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#85B2A3 FAQ
What color is #85B2A3?
#85B2A3 is a shade of sage in the teal family. It has a hue of 160 degrees, 23% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #85B2A3?
#85B2A3 is rgb(133, 178, 163) in RGB, hsl(160, 23%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(25%, 0%, 8%, 30%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #85B2A3?
White text on this background reaches 2.36:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.89:1.
What colors go well with #85B2A3?
Its direct complement is #B28594. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B285AB and #B28C85 gives you contrast without the vibration.