Grayish Cyan

The color #85AB9C is a grayish cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 133, 171, 156 and HSL values of 156°, 18%, 60%.

Color Values for #85AB9C

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HEX:
#85AB9C
RGB:
rgb(133,171,156) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(156,18%,60%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(22%, 0%, 9%, 33%) Copied!

Color Composition of #85AB9C

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #85AB9C. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 52.2%
Green: 67.1%
Blue: 61.2%

Contrast Analysis for #85AB9C

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 #85AB9C

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #85AB9C

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

Complementary Colors for #85AB9C

The complementary color for #85AB9C is #AB8795. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #85AB9C

The analogous colors for #85AB9C are #87AB8A and #87A8AB. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #85AB9C

The triadic colors for #85AB9C are #9D87AB and #AB9D87. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #85AB9C

These are the darker variations of #85AB9C. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6A897D and #50675E. This progression shows how #85AB9C darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #85AB9C

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #9DBCB0 and #B6CDC4. This progression shows how #85AB9C. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #85AB9C

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #85AB9C. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #85AB9C

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#85AB9C Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #85AB9C. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #85AB9C is a grayish cyan with RGB values of 133, 171, 156 and HSL values of 156°, 18%, 60%.

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