#85AEED

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #85AEED?

RGB(133, 174, 237), HSL(216.3, 74.3%, 72.5%), CMYK(43.9%, 26.6%, 0.0%, 7.1%).

Q: Does #85AEED meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.26:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#85AEED is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 133, 174, 237, in HSL 216.3°, 74.3%, 72.5%, and in CMYK 43.9%, 26.6%, 0.0%, 7.1%. The nearest named color is steelblue 2.

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Color Values

HEX

#85AEED

RGB

133, 174, 237

HSL

216.3, 74.3%, 72.5%

HSV

216.3, 43.9%, 92.9%

CMYK

43.9%, 26.6%, 0.0%, 7.1%

OKLCH

0.7456 0.102 258.8

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: steelblue 2

Color Psychology

Light blues are universally associated with clear skies, serenity, and trustworthiness. They lower blood pressure and heart rate, making them the most psychologically calming chromatic colors. Baby blue in particular symbolizes gentleness, innocence, and reliable safety.

Design Usage

Soft blues are the most widely used background color in enterprise software, social media, and healthcare apps. They create a professional yet friendly atmosphere that encourages prolonged engagement. Use them for empty states, onboarding screens, and informational banners that should feel non-threatening.