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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#85CCBB — Seafoam
#85CCBB is a light moderately saturated teal sitting at 166° 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 #85CCBB
- f4faf9
- d3ede7
- b2dfd4
- 91d1c2
- 70c3b0
- 4fb59d
- 3f9682
- 317565
- 235449
- 15332c
- 081210
Color schemes using #85CCBB
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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#85CCBB FAQ
What color is #85CCBB?
#85CCBB is a shade of seafoam in the teal family. It has a hue of 166 degrees, 41% saturation and 66% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #85CCBB?
#85CCBB is rgb(133, 204, 187) in RGB, hsl(166, 41%, 66%) in HSL, and cmyk(35%, 0%, 8%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #85CCBB?
White text on this background reaches 1.85:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.35:1.
What colors go well with #85CCBB?
Its direct complement is #CC8595. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CC85B9 and #CC9885 gives you contrast without the vibration.