#85E5DF Color Information

Hex color code: #85E5DF

A serene cyan shade, #85E5DF appears as (133, 229, 223) in RGB and (176°, 65%, 71%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameSky Blue

HEX

#85E5DF

RGB

133, 229, 223

HSL

176°, 65%, 71%

CMYK

42%, 0%, 3%, 10%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #85E5DF;
background-color: #85E5DF;
border-color: #85E5DF;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #85E5DF;
border: 2px solid #85E5DF;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#85E5DF]
text-[#85E5DF]
border-[#85E5DF]
shadow-[0_0_10px_85E5DF]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #85E5DF, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #85E5DF; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #85E5DF; 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 #85E5DF; background-color: #85E5DF15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #85E5DF20; border-left: 4px solid #85E5DF; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #85E5DF; }

Related Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #85E5DF in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

133, 229, 223

Red: 133 / Green: 229 / Blue: 223

HSL

176°, 65%, 71%

Hue: 176° / Saturation: 65% / Lightness: 71%

CMYK

42%, 0%, 3%, 10%

Cyan: 42% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 3% / Key: 10%

What color is #85E5DF?

#85E5DF is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

E5858B

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #85E5DF to RGB:

rgb(133, 229, 223)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #85E5DF to HSL:

hsl(176, 65%, 71%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #85E5DF to CMYK:

cmyk(42%, 0%, 3%, 10%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A peaceful cyan tone, #85E5DF has RGB (133, 229, 223) and HSL (176°, 65%, 71%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is widely used in graphic design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #85E5DF is #E5858B, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #85E5AF.

Use #85E5DF in CSS: color: #85E5DF or background-color: #85E5DF. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #85E5DF

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

Contrast Ratio: 14.27:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #85E5DF?

#85E5DF is a peaceful cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #85E5DF?

#85E5DF in RGB is (133, 229, 223) - 133 red, 229 green, and 223 blue.

How to use #85E5DF in CSS?

Use #85E5DF directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #85E5DF?

#E5858B (complementary), #85E5AF (analogous), and #46D8CE (lighter shade) work well with #85E5DF.