analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#85CCA2 — Seafoam
#85CCA2 is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 145° 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.
#85cca2
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Tints and shades of #85CCA2
- f4faf7
- d3edde
- b2dfc5
- 91d1ac
- 70c393
- 4fb57a
- 3f9663
- 31754d
- 235438
- 153322
- 08120c
Color schemes using #85CCA2
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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#85CCA2 FAQ
What color is #85CCA2?
#85CCA2 is a shade of seafoam in the green family. It has a hue of 145 degrees, 41% saturation and 66% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #85CCA2?
#85CCA2 is rgb(133, 204, 162) in RGB, hsl(145, 41%, 66%) in HSL, and cmyk(35%, 0%, 21%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #85CCA2?
White text on this background reaches 1.88:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.16:1.
What colors go well with #85CCA2?
Its direct complement is #CC85AE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C685CC and #CC858B gives you contrast without the vibration.