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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#85CCC6 — Sky Blue
#85CCC6 is a light moderately saturated teal sitting at 175° 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 #85CCC6
- f4fafa
- d3edeb
- b2dfdb
- 91d1cc
- 70c3bc
- 4fb5ad
- 3f968f
- 317570
- 235450
- 153331
- 081211
Color schemes using #85CCC6
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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#85CCC6 FAQ
What color is #85CCC6?
#85CCC6 is a shade of sky blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 175 degrees, 41% saturation and 66% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #85CCC6?
#85CCC6 is rgb(133, 204, 198) in RGB, hsl(175, 41%, 66%) in HSL, and cmyk(35%, 0%, 3%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #85CCC6?
White text on this background reaches 1.83:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.45:1.
What colors go well with #85CCC6?
Its direct complement is #CC858B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CC85AE and #CCA285 gives you contrast without the vibration.