#859BE2 Hex Color
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#859be2 is a soft, pastel blue with a quiet periwinkle cast. Its low saturation reads calm without going cold or clinical, which suits UI backgrounds, spring themes, and baby products. Black text passes contrast checks against it, so body copy stays readable. Pair it with charcoal or warm camel to keep the shade from feeling washed out. Brighter blues feel heavier than mixing gray into this one.
Questions about #859be2
What is #859be2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #859be2 is rgb(133, 155, 226), in HSL hsl(226, 62%, 70%) and in CMYK 41%, 31%, 0%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #859be2?
Warm camel, cream, and terracotta balance its cool undertone, while charcoal and navy give it sharper contrast. Avoid pairing it with pale grays, since both can fade into a washed-out, lifeless palette.
Is #859be2 readable on white or black?
#859be2 has a 2.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.78:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.