#85C1EF Color Information

Hex color code: #85C1EF

The hex color #85C1EF is a striking blue with RGB values of (133, 193, 239) and HSL of (206°, 77%, 73%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameSky Blue

HEX

#85C1EF

RGB

133, 193, 239

HSL

206°, 77%, 73%

CMYK

44%, 19%, 0%, 6%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #85C1EF;
background-color: #85C1EF;
border-color: #85C1EF;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #85C1EF;
border: 2px solid #85C1EF;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#85C1EF]
text-[#85C1EF]
border-[#85C1EF]
shadow-[0_0_10px_85C1EF]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #85C1EF, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #85C1EF; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #85C1EF; 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 #85C1EF; background-color: #85C1EF15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #85C1EF20; border-left: 4px solid #85C1EF; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #85C1EF; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #85C1EF in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

133, 193, 239

Red: 133 / Green: 193 / Blue: 239

HSL

206°, 77%, 73%

Hue: 206° / Saturation: 77% / Lightness: 73%

CMYK

44%, 19%, 0%, 6%

Cyan: 44% / Magenta: 19% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 6%

What color is #85C1EF?

#85C1EF is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

EFB385

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #85C1EF to RGB:

rgb(133, 193, 239)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #85C1EF to HSL:

hsl(206, 77%, 73%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #85C1EF to CMYK:

cmyk(44%, 19%, 0%, 6%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A striking blue tone, #85C1EF has RGB (133, 193, 239) and HSL (206°, 77%, 73%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #85C1EF is #EFB385, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #85EFE8.

Use #85C1EF in CSS: color: #85C1EF or background-color: #85C1EF. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #85C1EF

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

Contrast Ratio: 10.87:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #85C1EF?

#85C1EF is a striking blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #85C1EF?

#85C1EF in RGB is (133, 193, 239) - 133 red, 193 green, and 239 blue.

How to use #85C1EF in CSS?

Use #85C1EF directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #85C1EF?

#EFB385 (complementary), #85EFE8 (analogous), and #419FE6 (lighter shade) work well with #85C1EF.