Grayish Cyan

The color #85A09C is a grayish cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 133, 160, 156 and HSL values of 171°, 12%, 57%.

Color Values for #85A09C

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HEX:
#85A09C
RGB:
rgb(133,160,156)
HSL:
hsl(171,12%,57%)
CMYK:
cmyk(17%, 0%, 2%, 37%)

Color Composition of #85A09C

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #85A09C. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 52.2%
Green: 62.7%
Blue: 61.2%

Contrast Analysis for #85A09C

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #85A09C

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #85A09C

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #85A09C

The complementary color for #85A09C is #9F8488. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #85A09C

The analogous colors for #85A09C are #849F8D and #84959F. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #85A09C

The triadic colors for #85A09C are #9B849F and #9F9B84. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #85A09C

These are the darker variations of #85A09C. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6A807D and #50605E. This progression shows how #85A09C darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #85A09C

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #9DB3B0 and #B6C6C4. This progression shows how #85A09C. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #85A09C

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #85A09C. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #85A09C

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#85A09C Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #85A09C. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #85A09C is a grayish cyan with RGB values of 133, 160, 156 and HSL values of 171°, 12%, 57%.

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