Color swatch image showing #85BB6D with RGB(133,187,109) values

#85BB6D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #85BB6D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#85BB6D Color Information

#85BB6D RGB value is (133, 187, 109). The hex color red value is 133, green is 187, and blue is 109. Its HSL format shows a hue of 102°, saturation of 36 percent, and lightness of 58 percent. The CMYK process values are 29 percent, 0 percent, 42 percent, 27 percent.

#85BB6D color swatch
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#85BB6D Color Meaning

Color #85BB6D signifies prosperous growth, economic nature, and reliable abundance. #85BB6D medium, yellowish-green mimics the historical U.S. banknote, suggesting financial health, organic prosperity, and stability derived from nature and system. Psychologically, color #85BB6D promotes feelings of security, growth, and a tangibly successful, down-to-earth vitality. #85BB6D culturally references eco-friendly business, gardening themes, and the color of money in a positive, naturalistic light. Spiritually, #85BB6D color represents wealth of the earth, prosperity in harmony with nature, and value that is both earned and grown, embodying a secure and fertile energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #85BB6D across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#85BB6D
RGB
rgb(133, 187, 109)
HSL
hsl(102°, 36%, 58%)
CMYK
cmyk(29%, 0%, 42%, 27%)
HSV
hsv(102°, 42%, 73%)
XYZ
30.2035 41.6313 20.9118
Yxy
41.6313 0.3257 0.4489
Hunter Lab
64.5223 -5.6183 4.6438
CIE-Lab
70.6160 -32.1443 33.9465

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red133 / 255 (52%)
52%
Green187 / 255 (73%)
73%
Blue109 / 255 (43%)
43%

CMYK Values

Cyan29 / 100 (29%)
29%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow42 / 100 (42%)
42%
Key (Black)27 / 100 (27%)
27%

Color Variations

#85BB6D harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#85BB6D harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #85BB6D for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#85BB6D

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.25:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.25:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.25:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #85BB6D appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#85BB6D

protanopia

#9c9d80

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #85BB6D;

Text Color

color: #85BB6D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #85BB6D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #85BB6D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #85BB6D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #85BB6D 0%, #4a7637 100%);

#85BB6D Color FAQs

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