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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#85BCA4 — Sage
#85BCA4 is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 154° 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 #85BCA4
- f5faf8
- d7e9e1
- b9d8cb
- 9ac8b4
- 7cb79d
- 5ea687
- 4c8a6f
- 3b6b56
- 2a4d3e
- 1a2f26
- 09100d
Color schemes using #85BCA4
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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#85BCA4 FAQ
What color is #85BCA4?
#85BCA4 is a shade of sage in the green family. It has a hue of 154 degrees, 29% saturation and 63% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #85BCA4?
#85BCA4 is rgb(133, 188, 164) in RGB, hsl(154, 29%, 63%) in HSL, and cmyk(29%, 0%, 13%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #85BCA4?
White text on this background reaches 2.16:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.73:1.
What colors go well with #85BCA4?
Its direct complement is #BC859D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BC85B8 and #BC8985 gives you contrast without the vibration.