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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#85E5C3 — Seafoam
#85E5C3 is a light saturated green sitting at 159° 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 #85E5C3
- f2fcf9
- ccf4e6
- a5ecd3
- 7ee4c0
- 58dbad
- 31d39a
- 25b07f
- 1d8963
- 156247
- 0d3c2b
- 04150f
Color schemes using #85E5C3
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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#85E5C3 FAQ
What color is #85E5C3?
#85E5C3 is a shade of seafoam in the green family. It has a hue of 159 degrees, 65% saturation and 71% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #85E5C3?
#85E5C3 is rgb(133, 229, 195) in RGB, hsl(159, 65%, 71%) in HSL, and cmyk(42%, 0%, 15%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #85E5C3?
White text on this background reaches 1.5:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.99:1.
What colors go well with #85E5C3?
Its direct complement is #E585A7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E585D7 and #E59385 gives you contrast without the vibration.