#85A5AD Color Information

Hex color code: #85A5AD

The hex color #85A5AD is a delicate cyan with RGB values of (133, 165, 173) and HSL of (192°, 20%, 60%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameLight Slate Gray

HEX

#85A5AD

RGB

133, 165, 173

HSL

192°, 20%, 60%

CMYK

23%, 5%, 0%, 32%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #85A5AD;
background-color: #85A5AD;
border-color: #85A5AD;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #85A5AD;
border: 2px solid #85A5AD;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#85A5AD]
text-[#85A5AD]
border-[#85A5AD]
shadow-[0_0_10px_85A5AD]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #85A5AD, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #85A5AD; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #85A5AD; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #85A5AD; background-color: #85A5AD15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #85A5AD20; border-left: 4px solid #85A5AD; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #85A5AD; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #85A5AD in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

133, 165, 173

Red: 133 / Green: 165 / Blue: 173

HSL

192°, 20%, 60%

Hue: 192° / Saturation: 20% / Lightness: 60%

CMYK

23%, 5%, 0%, 32%

Cyan: 23% / Magenta: 5% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 32%

What color is #85A5AD?

#85A5AD is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

AD8D85

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #85A5AD to RGB:

rgb(133, 165, 173)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #85A5AD to HSL:

hsl(192, 20%, 60%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #85A5AD to CMYK:

cmyk(23%, 5%, 0%, 32%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A subtle cyan tone, #85A5AD has RGB (133, 165, 173) and HSL (192°, 20%, 60%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #85A5AD is #AD8D85, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #85ADA1.

Use #85A5AD in CSS: color: #85A5AD or background-color: #85A5AD. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #85A5AD

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 7.98:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #85A5AD?

#85A5AD is a subtle cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #85A5AD?

#85A5AD in RGB is (133, 165, 173) - 133 red, 165 green, and 173 blue.

How to use #85A5AD in CSS?

Use #85A5AD directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #85A5AD?

#AD8D85 (complementary), #85ADA1 (analogous), and #5C818A (lighter shade) work well with #85A5AD.