#85B0CA Hex Code
Color Name: Dark Sky Blue
What is hex #85B0CA Color?
The color name of hex code #85B0CA is Dark Sky Blue. The RGB values are (133, 176, 202) which means it is composed of
26% red, 34% green and 40% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:34 M:13 Y:0 K:21. In the HSV/HSB scale, #85B0CA has a hue of 203°, 34% saturation and a brightness value of 79%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #85B0CA Color Codes
| Color Name | Dark Sky Blue |
| RGB Values | (133, 176, 202) |
| CMYK Values | (34%, 13%, 0%, 21%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (203°, 34%, 79%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #9999CC |
| Inverse Color | #7A4F35 [Coffee] |
| Closest Pantone® | 550 C |
| Closest RAL | 6027 [Light green] |
| Complementary Color | #CA9F85 [Light French Beige] |
| #85B0CA Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #AAAAAA |
| Desaturated | #A8A8A8 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #A6A6A6 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #A9A9A9 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #CECECE |
Hex #85B0CA Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #85B0CA is #CA9F85 which is called Light French Beige. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #85B0CA color is offered by #CA9F85. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #85B0CA are #858ECA and #85CAC2, called Dark Pastel Blue and Pearl Aqua, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #85B0CA with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #85B0CA are #CA858E (Puce) and #CAC285 (Tan). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#85B0CA triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #CA85B0 (Middle Purple) and #B0CA85 (Sage) along with #85B0CA, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #85B0CA has #CA85B0 (Middle Purple), #CA9F85 (Light French Beige) and #85CA9F (Eton Blue). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #85B0CA contains #C285CA (African Violet), #CA9F85 (Light French Beige) and #8ECA85 (Dark Sea Green). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #85B0CA Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #85B0CA rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 85B0CA Color
Tints
9DC0D5- AAC8DA
- B6D0DF
- C2D8E5
- CEDFEA
- DAE7EF
- E7EFF4
- F3F7FA
Tones
- 84A6BB
- 84A2B4
- 839DAC
- 8398A5
- 82939E
- 828E96
- 818A8F
- 818587
Shades
- 6A8DA2
- 5D7B8D
- 506A79
- 435865
- 354651
- 28353D
- 1B2328
- 0D1214
#85B0CA Color Patterns
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#85B0CA Gingham Checks
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#85B0CA Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#85B0CA Polka Dots Pattern
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#85B0CA Honeycomb Pattern
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#85B0CA Leaves Pattern
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#85B0CA Houndstooth Pattern
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#85B0CA Trellis Pattern
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#85B0CA Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
