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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#85BCEF — Sky Blue
#85BCEF is a light saturated blue sitting at 209° 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 #85BCEF
- f1f8fd
- c8e1f8
- 9ecaf2
- 75b3ed
- 4b9ce8
- 2285e2
- 196dbd
- 135593
- 0e3d6a
- 082540
- 030d17
Color schemes using #85BCEF
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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#85BCEF FAQ
What color is #85BCEF?
#85BCEF is a shade of sky blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 209 degrees, 77% saturation and 73% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #85BCEF?
#85BCEF is rgb(133, 188, 239) in RGB, hsl(209, 77%, 73%) in HSL, and cmyk(44%, 21%, 0%, 6%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #85BCEF?
White text on this background reaches 2.01:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.44:1.
What colors go well with #85BCEF?
Its direct complement is #EFB885. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EF8587 and #EFED85 gives you contrast without the vibration.