#85C5EF Color Information

Hex color code: #85C5EF

#85C5EF is a eye-catching blue color. In RGB it is (133, 197, 239), and in HSL it is (204°, 77%, 73%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameSky Blue

HEX

#85C5EF

RGB

133, 197, 239

HSL

204°, 77%, 73%

CMYK

44%, 18%, 0%, 6%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #85C5EF;
background-color: #85C5EF;
border-color: #85C5EF;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #85C5EF;
border: 2px solid #85C5EF;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#85C5EF]
text-[#85C5EF]
border-[#85C5EF]
shadow-[0_0_10px_85C5EF]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #85C5EF, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #85C5EF; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #85C5EF; 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 #85C5EF; background-color: #85C5EF15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #85C5EF20; border-left: 4px solid #85C5EF; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #85C5EF; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #85C5EF in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

133, 197, 239

Red: 133 / Green: 197 / Blue: 239

HSL

204°, 77%, 73%

Hue: 204° / Saturation: 77% / Lightness: 73%

CMYK

44%, 18%, 0%, 6%

Cyan: 44% / Magenta: 18% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 6%

What color is #85C5EF?

#85C5EF is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

EFB085

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #85C5EF to RGB:

rgb(133, 197, 239)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #85C5EF to HSL:

hsl(204, 77%, 73%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #85C5EF to CMYK:

cmyk(44%, 18%, 0%, 6%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A vivid blue tone, #85C5EF has RGB (133, 197, 239) and HSL (204°, 77%, 73%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is popular in mobile app design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #85C5EF is #EFB085, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #85EFE5.

Use #85C5EF in CSS: color: #85C5EF or background-color: #85C5EF. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #85C5EF

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

Contrast Ratio: 11.23:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #85C5EF?

#85C5EF is a vivid blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #85C5EF?

#85C5EF in RGB is (133, 197, 239) - 133 red, 197 green, and 239 blue.

How to use #85C5EF in CSS?

Use #85C5EF directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #85C5EF?

#EFB085 (complementary), #85EFE5 (analogous), and #41A4E6 (lighter shade) work well with #85C5EF.