#85CBD8 Hex Code
Color Name: Dark Sky Blue
What is hex #85CBD8 Color?
The color name of hex code #85CBD8 is Dark Sky Blue. The RGB values are (133, 203, 216) which means it is composed of
24% red, 37% green and 39% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:38 M:6 Y:0 K:15. In the HSV/HSB scale, #85CBD8 has a hue of 189°, 38% saturation and a brightness value of 85%.
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 #85CBD8 Color Codes
| Color Name | Dark Sky Blue |
| RGB Values | (133, 203, 216) |
| CMYK Values | (38%, 6%, 0%, 15%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (189°, 38%, 85%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #99CCCC |
| Inverse Color | #7A3427 [Garnet] |
| Closest Pantone® | 630 C |
| Closest RAL | 6027 [Light green] |
| Complementary Color | #D89285 [New York Pink] |
| #85CBD8 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #B8B8B8 |
| Desaturated | #AFAFAF |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #B7B7B7 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #BDBDBD |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D8D8D8 |
Hex #85CBD8 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #85CBD8 is #D89285 which is called New York Pink. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #85CBD8 color is offered by #D89285. 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 #85CBD8 are #85A2D8 and #85D8BC, called Vista Blue and Pearl Aqua, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #85CBD8 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 #85CBD8 are #D885A2 (Shimmering Blush) and #D8BC85 (Burlywood). 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
#85CBD8 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #D885CB (Deep Mauve) and #CBD885 (Medium Spring Bud) along with #85CBD8, 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 #85CBD8 has #D885CB (Deep Mauve), #D89285 (New York Pink) and #85D892 (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 #85CBD8 contains #BC85D8 (Lavender (Floral)), #D89285 (New York Pink) and #A2D885 (Granny Smith Apple). 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 #85CBD8 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #85CBD8 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 85CBD8 Color
Tints
9DD5E0- AADBE4
- B6E0E8
- C2E5EC
- CEEAEF
- DAEFF3
- E7F5F7
- F3FAFB
Tones
- 84BCC6
- 84B5BE
- 83ADB5
- 83A6AC
- 829EA3
- 82979A
- 818F92
- 818889
Shades
- 6AA2AD
- 5D8E97
- 507A82
- 43666C
- 355156
- 283D41
- 1B292B
- 0D1416
#85CBD8 Color Patterns
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#85CBD8 Gingham Checks
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#85CBD8 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#85CBD8 Polka Dots Pattern
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#85CBD8 Honeycomb Pattern
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#85CBD8 Leaves Pattern
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#85CBD8 Houndstooth Pattern
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#85CBD8 Trellis Pattern
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#85CBD8 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.
