#85CEEF Color Information

Hex color code: #85CEEF

The hex color #85CEEF is a vivid blue with RGB values of (133, 206, 239) and HSL of (199°, 77%, 73%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

Try:
Color NameSky Blue
HEX
#85CEEF
RGB
133, 206, 239
HSL
199°, 77%, 73%
CMYK
44%, 14%, 0%, 6%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #85CEEF;
background-color: #85CEEF;
border-color: #85CEEF;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #85CEEF;
border: 2px solid #85CEEF;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#85CEEF]
text-[#85CEEF]
border-[#85CEEF]
shadow-[0_0_10px_85CEEF]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #85CEEF, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

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

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #85CEEF; 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 #85CEEF; background-color: #85CEEF15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #85CEEF20; border-left: 4px solid #85CEEF; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #85CEEF; }

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Color Theory

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

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

133, 206, 239

Red: 133 / Green: 206 / Blue: 239

HSL

199°, 77%, 73%

Hue: 199° / Saturation: 77% / Lightness: 73%

CMYK

44%, 14%, 0%, 6%

Cyan: 44% / Magenta: 14% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 6%

What color is #85CEEF?

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

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #85CEEF to RGB:

rgb(133, 206, 239)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #85CEEF to HSL:

hsl(199, 77%, 73%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #85CEEF to CMYK:

cmyk(44%, 14%, 0%, 6%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A dynamic blue tone, #85CEEF has RGB (133, 206, 239) and HSL (199°, 77%, 73%). 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 #85CEEF is #EFA785, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #85EFDC.

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

Contrast with #85CEEF

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

Contrast Ratio: 12.07:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #85CEEF?

#85CEEF is a dynamic blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #85CEEF?

#85CEEF in RGB is (133, 206, 239) - 133 red, 206 green, and 239 blue.

How to use #85CEEF in CSS?

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

What colors go well with #85CEEF?

#EFA785 (complementary), #85EFDC (analogous), and #41B2E6 (lighter shade) work well with #85CEEF.