Cyan

The color #85CBC9 is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 133, 203, 201 and HSL values of 178°, 40%, 66%.

Color Values for #85CBC9

Below are the different color format representations for #85CBC9. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#85CBC9
RGB:
rgb(133,203,201) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(178,40%,66%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(34%, 0%, 1%, 20%) Copied!

Color Composition of #85CBC9

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #85CBC9. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 52.2%
Green: 79.6%
Blue: 78.8%

Contrast Analysis for #85CBC9

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 #85CBC9

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #85CBC9

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

Complementary Colors for #85CBC9

The complementary color for #85CBC9 is #CB8688. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #85CBC9

The analogous colors for #85CBC9 are #86CBA6 and #86ABCB. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #85CBC9

The triadic colors for #85CBC9 are #C986CB and #CBC986. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #85CBC9

These are the darker variations of #85CBC9. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6AA2A1 and #507A79. This progression shows how #85CBC9 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #85CBC9

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #9DD5D4 and #B6E0DF. This progression shows how #85CBC9. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #85CBC9

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #85CBC9. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #85CBC9

Companies and brands that incorporate #85CBC9 in their visual identity.

#85CBC9 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #85CBC9. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #85CBC9 is a cyan with RGB values of 133, 203, 201 and HSL values of 178°, 40%, 66%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #85CBC9 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.