#85BCAE
Muted Cyan
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About #85BCAE Muted Cyan
#85BCAE is a muted cyan color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 133 red, 188 green, and 174 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 165°, saturation of 29%, and lightness of 63%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With low saturation, it appears muted and subtle.
CSS Code & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
165°
Hue
29%
Saturation
63%
Lightness
Muted Cyan
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #85BCAE based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #85BCAE against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#85BCAE on White
Contrast Ratio2.14:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#85BCAE on Black
Contrast Ratio9.8:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #85BCAE across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #85BCAE |
| RGB | rgb(133, 188, 174) |
| HSL | hsl(165, 29%, 63%) |
| RGB Decimal | 133, 188, 174 |
| RGB Percent | 52.2%, 73.7%, 68.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 29%, 0%, 7%, 26% |
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