#85AAAD Color Information

Hex color code: #85AAAD

#85AAAD is a gentle cyan color. In RGB it is (133, 170, 173), and in HSL it is (185°, 20%, 60%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameDark Sea Green

HEX

#85AAAD

RGB

133, 170, 173

HSL

185°, 20%, 60%

CMYK

23%, 2%, 0%, 32%

Shades

CSS Usage

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

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#85AAAD]
text-[#85AAAD]
border-[#85AAAD]
shadow-[0_0_10px_85AAAD]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

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

Preview in UI

Button

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

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #85AAAD; 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 #85AAAD; background-color: #85AAAD15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #85AAAD20; border-left: 4px solid #85AAAD; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #85AAAD; }

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Color Theory

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

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

133, 170, 173

Red: 133 / Green: 170 / Blue: 173

HSL

185°, 20%, 60%

Hue: 185° / Saturation: 20% / Lightness: 60%

CMYK

23%, 2%, 0%, 32%

Cyan: 23% / Magenta: 2% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 32%

What color is #85AAAD?

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

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

AD8885

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #85AAAD to RGB:

rgb(133, 170, 173)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #85AAAD to HSL:

hsl(185, 20%, 60%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #85AAAD to CMYK:

cmyk(23%, 2%, 0%, 32%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A subtle cyan tone, #85AAAD has RGB (133, 170, 173) and HSL (185°, 20%, 60%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #85AAAD is #AD8885, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #85AD9C.

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

Contrast with #85AAAD

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

Contrast Ratio: 8.35:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #85AAAD?

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

What is the RGB value of #85AAAD?

#85AAAD in RGB is (133, 170, 173) - 133 red, 170 green, and 173 blue.

How to use #85AAAD in CSS?

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

What colors go well with #85AAAD?

#AD8885 (complementary), #85AD9C (analogous), and #5C868A (lighter shade) work well with #85AAAD.