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#85D016 color code is #85D016. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #85d016.

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#85D016 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #85D016 is 0.5016. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.90:1 against white and 11.03:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#85D016 on white1.90:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#85D016 on black11.03:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #85D0161.90:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #85D01611.03:1AAA

#85D016 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #85D016?+
The hex code for #85D016 is #85D016. In RGB it's rgb(133, 208, 22), and in HSL it's hsl(84, 81%, 45%).
What is the RGB value of #85D016?+
#85D016 in RGB is (133, 208, 22). Written in CSS: rgb(133, 208, 22).
What is the CMYK value of #85D016?+
#85D016 converts to CMYK(36%, 0%, 89%, 18%) for print. Hex equivalent is #85D016.
Is #85d016 a warm or cool color?+
#85D016 (#85D016) is a transitional yellow-green — its hue sits at 84° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #85d016 belong to?+
#85D016 belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 84°, 81%, 45% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #85d016 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#85D016 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.9:1 — 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 #85d016?+
The nearest Pantone match for #85D016 (#85D016) is 375 C Pantone 375 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #85D016 in design

Practical guidance for using #85d016 (#85D016) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#85D016 (#85D016) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 11.0:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.9:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #85D016 (#85D016) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into wellness, organic food, fresh-produce, eco-conscious products. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). 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

#85D016 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

#85D016 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.