Cyan

The color #85AD9E is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 133, 173, 158 and HSL values of 158°, 20%, 60%.

Color Values for #85AD9E

Below are the different color format representations for #85AD9E. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#85AD9E
RGB:
rgb(133,173,158) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(158,20%,60%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(23%, 0%, 9%, 32%) Copied!

Color Composition of #85AD9E

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #85AD9E. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 52.2%
Green: 67.8%
Blue: 62%

Contrast Analysis for #85AD9E

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 #85AD9E

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #85AD9E

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

Complementary Colors for #85AD9E

The complementary color for #85AD9E is #AD8594. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #85AD9E

The analogous colors for #85AD9E are #85AD8A and #85A8AD. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #85AD9E

The triadic colors for #85AD9E are #9E85AD and #AD9E85. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #85AD9E

These are the darker variations of #85AD9E. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6A8A7E and #50685F. This progression shows how #85AD9E darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #85AD9E

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #9DBDB1 and #B6CEC5. This progression shows how #85AD9E. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #85AD9E

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #85AD9E. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #85AD9E

Companies and brands that incorporate #85AD9E in their visual identity.

#85AD9E Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #85AD9E. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #85AD9E is a cyan with RGB values of 133, 173, 158 and HSL values of 158°, 20%, 60%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #85AD9E including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.