#868686 Hex Color
A stable and versatile mid-range grey
A middle-ground grey, #868686 offers a stable, achromatic anchor for professional interfaces and minimal design. Because it sits at a mid-range lightness, it provides enough contrast for black text to meet accessibility standards. Use this hex code as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background to avoid a washed-out, dusty appearance, especially when paired with brighter, saturated accent colors.
Questions about #868686
What is #868686 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #868686 is rgb(134, 134, 134), in HSL hsl(0, 0%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 0%, 47%.
How should I use #868686 in web interface design?
Use #868686 as a secondary element or supporting background tone to create a clean, minimalist structure without overwhelming the user. It is best applied for borders, dividers, or muted UI components where you need to guide focus toward more vibrant accent colors.
Is #868686 readable on white or black?
#868686 has a 3.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.76:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.