#85abe0 color: Queer Blue
#85abe0 is rgb(133, 171, 224) in RGB and oklch(73.347% 0.0879 256.779) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Dark gray
- slate-400
- Black 12%
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About #85abe0
#85abe0 is a soft light blue color. In OKLCH it has 73.3% lightness, 0.088 chroma and a hue of 257°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.36:1 contrast and black text 8.9:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Queer Blue (#88ace0). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is slate-400.
Lighter: #85abe0 mixed with white
Darker: #85abe0 mixed with black
Calmer: #85abe0 with less saturation
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Questions about #85abe0
What color is #85abe0?
#85abe0 is soft light blue. The closest named color is Queer Blue. In RGB it is rgb(133, 171, 224), in HSL hsl(214.95, 59.48%, 70%) and in OKLCH oklch(73.347% 0.0879 256.779).
What colors go well with #85abe0?
The complementary color of #85abe0 is #c8a268. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #68b4d4 and #a4a1de. The triadic partners are #db9295 and #8fb67f.
Is white or black text more readable on #85abe0?
Black text reads better on #85abe0: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.36:1 and black gives 8.9:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #85abe0 a warm or cool color?
#85abe0 is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 257 degrees, its lightness 73.3% and its chroma 0.088.