#85DEDB

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

RGB(133, 222, 219), HSL(178.0, 57.4%, 69.6%), CMYK(40.1%, 0.0%, 1.4%, 12.9%).

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

1.56:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#85DEDB is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 133, 222, 219, in HSL 178.0°, 57.4%, 69.6%, and in CMYK 40.1%, 0.0%, 1.4%, 12.9%. The nearest named color is cadetblue 2.

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Color Values

HEX

#85DEDB

RGB

133, 222, 219

HSL

178.0, 57.4%, 69.6%

HSV

178.0, 40.1%, 87.1%

CMYK

40.1%, 0.0%, 1.4%, 12.9%

OKLCH

0.844 0.086 192.9

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: cadetblue 2

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.