#85DACE
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#85DACE
Color Values
#85DACE
133, 218, 206
171.5, 53.5%, 68.8%
171.5, 39.0%, 85.5%
39.0%, 0.0%, 5.5%, 14.5%
0.8309 0.0847 184.3
Properties
Color Psychology
Light cyans and sky blues are among the most universally calming colors, evoking clear skies and fresh air. They inspire openness, mental clarity, and a sense of freedom. These tones are psychologically associated with truthfulness and uncomplicated communication.
Design Usage
Soft cyan makes an excellent background for info alerts, tooltips, and educational content sections. It creates a sense of spaciousness in dashboard layouts without the sterility of pure white. Pair it with deep blue or navy text for a professional, high-contrast information hierarchy.
Color Harmonies
Color Blindness Simulation
CSS Usage
background-color: #85DACE;
color: #85DACE;
border-color: #85DACE;
Teal 200
#99F6E4
Tailwind Shades
Contrast Checker
Text on white
1.63:1
Text on black
12.92:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #85DACE?
RGB(133, 218, 206) · HSL(171.5, 53.5%, 68.8%) · CMYK(39.0%, 0.0%, 5.5%, 14.5%)
Does #85DACE meet WCAG contrast on white?
1.63:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.
What text color is readable on #85DACE?
Use 000000 text on a #85DACE background; contrast on black is 12.92:1.