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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#85BCB5 — Ash
#85BCB5 is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 172° 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 #85BCB5
- f5faf9
- d7e9e7
- b9d8d4
- 9ac8c2
- 7cb7af
- 5ea69d
- 4c8a81
- 3b6b65
- 2a4d48
- 1a2f2c
- 09100f
Color schemes using #85BCB5
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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#85BCB5 FAQ
What color is #85BCB5?
#85BCB5 is a shade of ash in the teal family. It has a hue of 172 degrees, 29% saturation and 63% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #85BCB5?
#85BCB5 is rgb(133, 188, 181) in RGB, hsl(172, 29%, 63%) in HSL, and cmyk(29%, 0%, 4%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #85BCB5?
White text on this background reaches 2.13:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.86:1.
What colors go well with #85BCB5?
Its direct complement is #BC858D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BC85A8 and #BC9985 gives you contrast without the vibration.