What color is #85CA97?

#85CA97 is a light, soft green. In RGB it is rgb(133, 202, 151), and in HSL hsl(136, 39%, 66%).

Is #85CA97 accessible as text?

On white, #85CA97 has a contrast ratio of 1.93:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.89:1 (passes). For text placed on #85CA97, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #85CA97?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is emerald-400 (#00D492).

What colors go well with #85CA97?

#85CA97 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #CA86B8. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #85CA97 below.

Is #85CA97 good for buttons?

#85CA97 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #85CA97 — white text only reaches 1.93:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #85CA97 the same as CSS mediumaquamarine?

No — #85CA97 is not the CSS named color mediumaquamarine, but mediumaquamarine (#66CDAA) is the closest CSS named color.

#85CA97 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #85CA97

Not just a swatch — here's how #85CA97 works with other colors. Named schemes with #85CA97 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #85CA97 Secondary #4B6C3C Accent #AD6C00 Surface #EEEAD6 Anchor #3C2F20

Medium Aquamarine leads this botanical set among foliage greens and a terracotta accent, softened by cream and grounded in bark brown.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #85CA97 Accent #A8C4BA Surface #E1D9BE Secondary #9AA0A0 Anchor #1A3648

Medium Aquamarine opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Nordic Calm Accent · 5 colors

Accent #85CA97 Secondary #ADB4B7 Surface #F1F2F0 Support #7895A3 Anchor #2D3236

Medium Aquamarine keeps this Nordic scheme quiet — cool greys and a soft white around it, a muted-blue support and a charcoal anchor.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #85CA97 Secondary #AD6C00 Accent #677C4D Surface #F1EDDD Anchor #392B1E

This palette keeps Medium Aquamarine as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #85CA97 Secondary #D4ECD9 Support #989286 Ink #17140F

Medium Aquamarine is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Medium Aquamarine carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #85CA97 actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 44/100

Neutral

Balanced temperature — flexible, sits between warm and cool schemes.

Softness 64/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 22/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 47/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 29/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 39/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 32/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 48/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 78/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #85CA97

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People also use #85CA97 with

Celadon Medium Aquamarine Puce Platinum Hunter Green

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 9.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E9F3EB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #86CAAF — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #85CA97 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #85CA97;
  --color-base-rgb: 133 202 151;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(77.9% 0.101 151.8);
  --color-50: #F4FBF6;
  --color-100: #E2F3E7;
  --color-200: #C6E6CF;
  --color-300: #9ED1AC;
  --color-400: #79B98A;
  --color-500: #589D6A;
  --color-600: #497956;
  --color-700: #385740;
  --color-800: #273A2C;
  --color-900: #19241C;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  medium-aquamarine: {
    50: '#F4FBF6',
    100: '#E2F3E7',
    200: '#C6E6CF',
    300: '#9ED1AC',
    400: '#79B98A',
    500: '#589D6A',
    600: '#497956',
    700: '#385740',
    800: '#273A2C',
    900: '#19241C',
  },
}

$base: #85CA97;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F4FBF6;
$base-100: #E2F3E7;
$base-200: #C6E6CF;
$base-300: #9ED1AC;
$base-400: #79B98A;
$base-500: #589D6A;
$base-600: #497956;
$base-700: #385740;
$base-800: #273A2C;
$base-900: #19241C;
$base-hover: #58B671;
$base-subtle: #DDEDE1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#85CA97",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F4FBF6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#E2F3E7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#C6E6CF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#9ED1AC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#79B98A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#589D6A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#497956",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#385740",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#273A2C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#19241C",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}