#85CAE0 Hex Code
Color Name: Sky Blue
What is hex #85CAE0 Color?
The color name of hex code #85CAE0 is Sky Blue. The RGB values are (133, 202, 224) which means it is composed of
24% red, 36% green and 40% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:41 M:10 Y:0 K:12. In the HSV/HSB scale, #85CAE0 has a hue of 195°, 41% saturation and a brightness value of 88%.
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 #85CAE0 Color Codes
| Color Name | Sky Blue |
| RGB Values | (133, 202, 224) |
| CMYK Values | (41%, 10%, 0%, 12%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (195°, 41%, 88%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #99CCCC |
| Inverse Color | #7A351F [Liver (Organ)] |
| Closest Pantone® | 2905 C |
| Closest RAL | 6027 [Light green] |
| Complementary Color | #E09B85 [Dark Salmon] |
| #85CAE0 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #BABABA |
| Desaturated | #B3B3B3 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #B8B8B8 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #BDBDBD |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D8D8D8 |
Hex #85CAE0 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #85CAE0 is #E09B85 which is called Dark Salmon. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #85CAE0 color is offered by #E09B85. 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 #85CAE0 are #859DE0 and #85E0C9, called Vista Blue and Middle Blue Green, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #85CAE0 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 #85CAE0 are #E0859D (Shimmering Blush) and #E0C985 (Gold (Crayola)). 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
#85CAE0 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #E085CA (Middle Purple) and #CAE085 (Medium Spring Bud) along with #85CAE0, 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 #85CAE0 has #E085CA (Middle Purple), #E09B85 (Dark Salmon) and #85E09B (Light Green). 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 #85CAE0 contains #C985E0 (Bright Lavender), #E09B85 (Dark Salmon) and #9DE085 (Light 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 #85CAE0 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #85CAE0 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 85CAE0 Color
Tints
9DD5E6- AADAE9
- B6DFEC
- C2E5F0
- CEEAF3
- DAEFF6
- E7F4F9
- F3FAFC
Tones
- 84BBCD
- 84B4C3
- 83ACBA
- 83A5B0
- 829EA6
- 82969D
- 818F93
- 81878A
Shades
- 6AA2B3
- 5D8D9D
- 507986
- 436570
- 35515A
- 283D43
- 1B282D
- 0D1416
#85CAE0 Color Patterns
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#85CAE0 Gingham Checks
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#85CAE0 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#85CAE0 Polka Dots Pattern
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#85CAE0 Honeycomb Pattern
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#85CAE0 Leaves Pattern
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#85CAE0 Houndstooth Pattern
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#85CAE0 Trellis Pattern
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#85CAE0 Plaid Pattern
#85CAE0 Color Interior Ideas
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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.
