Cyan

The color #85AEAD is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 133, 174, 173 and HSL values of 179°, 20%, 60%.

Color Values for #85AEAD

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

HEX:
#85AEAD
RGB:
rgb(133,174,173) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(179,20%,60%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(24%, 0%, 1%, 32%) Copied!

Color Composition of #85AEAD

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

Red: 52.2%
Green: 68.2%
Blue: 67.8%

Contrast Analysis for #85AEAD

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 #85AEAD

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #85AEAD

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

Complementary Colors for #85AEAD

The complementary color for #85AEAD is #AD8585. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #85AEAD

The analogous colors for #85AEAD are #85AD98 and #859AAD. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #85AEAD

The triadic colors for #85AEAD are #AD85AD and #ADAD85. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #85AEAD

These are the darker variations of #85AEAD. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6A8B8A and #506868. This progression shows how #85AEAD darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #85AEAD

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #9DBEBD and #B6CECE. This progression shows how #85AEAD. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #85AEAD

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

Brands that use #85AEAD

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

#85AEAD Closest Pantone Colors

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

The color #85AEAD is a cyan with RGB values of 133, 174, 173 and HSL values of 179°, 20%, 60%.

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