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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#85CCB1 — Seafoam
#85CCB1 is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 157° 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 #85CCB1
- f4faf8
- d3ede3
- b2dfce
- 91d1b8
- 70c3a3
- 4fb58e
- 3f9675
- 31755b
- 235441
- 153328
- 08120e
Color schemes using #85CCB1
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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#85CCB1 FAQ
What color is #85CCB1?
#85CCB1 is a shade of seafoam in the green family. It has a hue of 157 degrees, 41% saturation and 66% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #85CCB1?
#85CCB1 is rgb(133, 204, 177) in RGB, hsl(157, 41%, 66%) in HSL, and cmyk(35%, 0%, 13%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #85CCB1?
White text on this background reaches 1.86:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.27:1.
What colors go well with #85CCB1?
Its direct complement is #CC85A0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CC85C4 and #CC8D85 gives you contrast without the vibration.