#85EEFF

#85EEFF

Color Values

HEX

#85EEFF

RGB

133, 238, 255

HSL

188.4, 100.0%, 76.1%

HSV

188.4, 47.8%, 100.0%

CMYK

47.8%, 6.7%, 0.0%, 0.0%

OKLCH

0.8918 0.1002 209.0

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: #85EEFF;
color: #85EEFF;
border-color: #85EEFF;
Nearest Tailwind: Cyan 300 #67E8F9

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.34:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

15.67:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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