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#85B795 color code is #85B795. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #85b795.

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#85B795 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #85B795 is 0.4102. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.28:1 against white and 9.20:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#85B795 on white2.28:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#85B795 on black9.20:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #85B7952.28:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #85B7959.20:1AAA

#85B795 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #85B795?+
The hex code for #85B795 is #85B795. In RGB it's rgb(133, 183, 149), and in HSL it's hsl(139, 26%, 62%).
What is the RGB value of #85B795?+
#85B795 in RGB is (133, 183, 149). Written in CSS: rgb(133, 183, 149).
What is the CMYK value of #85B795?+
#85B795 converts to CMYK(27%, 0%, 19%, 28%) for print. Hex equivalent is #85B795.
Is #85b795 a warm or cool color?+
#85B795 (#85B795) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 139° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #85b795 belong to?+
#85B795 belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 139°, 26%, 62% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #85b795 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#85B795 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.28:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #85b795?+
The nearest Pantone match for #85B795 (#85B795) is 556 C Pantone 556 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #85B795 in design

Practical guidance for using #85b795 (#85B795) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#85B795 (#85B795) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 9.2:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #85B795 (#85B795) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#85B795 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#85B795 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.