#086E8B Hex Color
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This cool, unsaturated cyan carries a steady, professional weight that feels grounded rather than playful. Because of its reliable contrast, #086e8b works best as a primary interface color or a dominant brand hue. Pair it with soft, warm grays to keep the composition from feeling too clinical. It remains highly legible with white text, making it a functional choice for modern UI design.
Questions about #086e8b
What is #086e8b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #086e8b is rgb(8, 110, 139), in HSL hsl(193, 89%, 29%) and in CMYK 94%, 21%, 0%, 45%.
What colors pair best with #086e8b in design?
#086e8b functions best when grounded by neutral, warm tones that prevent the high-contrast blue from feeling too clinical. It balances perfectly with warm gray backgrounds or soft off-white accents to maintain readability and a sophisticated, professional interface hierarchy.
Is #086e8b readable on white or black?
#086e8b has a 5.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.61:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.