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Sky Blue

Hex Code #85CCCB

Color Analysis Summary

Color #85CCCB, historically referred to as Sky Blue, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 52% red, 80% green, and 80% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 133, Green: 204, and Blue: 203. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #85CCCB. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 179°, a saturation of 41%, and a lightness index of 66%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 80%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #85CCCB into your UI layout is highly recommended for building visual hierarchy, either as a primary brand marker or a subtle secondary accent. When paired with its programmatic complement or analogous siblings, it creates a highly professional and accessible color scheme.

Color Code Formats

RGB (Red, Green, Blue)133, 204, 203
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)179°, 41%, 66%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)179°, 35%, 80%
CSS Valuergb(133, 204, 203)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background1.83:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)FAIL
AA Large Text (3.0:1)FAIL
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)FAIL
On Black Background11.5:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)PASS
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)PASS
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)PASS

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