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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#85CFDB — Sky Blue
#85CFDB is a light moderately saturated teal sitting at 188° 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 #85CFDB
- f3fafb
- cfecf1
- abdee6
- 87d0db
- 63c2d0
- 3fb4c6
- 3195a4
- 267480
- 1b535c
- 113338
- 061214
Color schemes using #85CFDB
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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#85CFDB FAQ
What color is #85CFDB?
#85CFDB is a shade of sky blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 188 degrees, 54% saturation and 69% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #85CFDB?
#85CFDB is rgb(133, 207, 219) in RGB, hsl(188, 54%, 69%) in HSL, and cmyk(39%, 5%, 0%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #85CFDB?
White text on this background reaches 1.76:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.95:1.
What colors go well with #85CFDB?
Its direct complement is #DB9185. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DB85A5 and #DBBB85 gives you contrast without the vibration.