Light Brilliant Azure

Q: How do I use #85ABE0 in CSS?

You can use #85ABE0 in CSS with: background-color: #85ABE0; or color: #85ABE0; or as an RGB value: rgb(133, 171, 224). For print design, use CMYK: 41%, 24%, 0%, 12%.

#85ABE0

Light Brilliant Azure is a cool light color with the hex code #85ABE0. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 133, 171, 224 in digital design or CMYK 41%, 24%, 0%, 12% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Light Brilliant Azure Color Values

HEX: #85ABE0
RGB: 133, 171, 224
HSL: 215°, 59%, 70%
CMYK: 41, 24, 0, 12

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Light Brilliant Azure sits at 215° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 59% saturation and 70% lightness, this moderately saturated light hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, cool colors like Light Brilliant Azure work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Light Brilliant Azure in print, the CMYK breakdown of 41%, 24%, 0%, 12% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Light Brilliant Azure

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #85ABE0;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 133, 171, 224;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#85ABE0',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 41%
M: 24%
Y: 0%
K: 12%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(133, 171, 224)
rgba(133, 171, 224, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands Using the Same Hue

18 brand s with colors near 215° on the color wheel

Goldman Sachs

Google

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #85ABE0?

#85ABE0 is Light Brilliant Azure, a cool light color with RGB values of 133, 171, 224. It has a hue of 215°, 59% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #85ABE0?

The RGB color code for #85ABE0 is rgb(133, 171, 224). This means it contains 133 red, 171 green, and 224 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Light Brilliant Azure a warm or cool color?

Light Brilliant Azure (#85ABE0) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #85ABE0 in CSS?

You can use #85ABE0 in CSS with: background-color: #85ABE0; or color: #85ABE0; or as an RGB value: rgb(133, 171, 224). For print design, use CMYK: 41%, 24%, 0%, 12%.