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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#85E6C5 — Seafoam
#85E6C5 is a light saturated teal sitting at 160° 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 #85E6C5
- f2fcf9
- cbf4e7
- a4ecd4
- 7de4c2
- 57dcb0
- 30d59e
- 24b182
- 1c8a65
- 146349
- 0c3c2c
- 041510
Color schemes using #85E6C5
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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#85E6C5 FAQ
What color is #85E6C5?
#85E6C5 is a shade of seafoam in the teal family. It has a hue of 160 degrees, 66% saturation and 71% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #85E6C5?
#85E6C5 is rgb(133, 230, 197) in RGB, hsl(160, 66%, 71%) in HSL, and cmyk(42%, 0%, 14%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #85E6C5?
White text on this background reaches 1.49:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.12:1.
What colors go well with #85E6C5?
Its direct complement is #E684A5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E684D6 and #E69584 gives you contrast without the vibration.