#86A0D3 Hex Color
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#86a0d3 is a soft, cool blue with muted periwinkle undertones and enough lightness for gentle interfaces. Its low saturation suggests peace, trust, and reliability without feeling sterile. Use it as a supporting tone for healthcare, finance, security, or spring branding, pairing it with charcoal or warm white. Black text reaches about 8:1 contrast, making it suitable for body copy. The hex code is #86a0d3.
Questions about #86a0d3
What is #86a0d3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #86a0d3 is rgb(134, 160, 211), in HSL hsl(220, 47%, 68%) and in CMYK 36%, 24%, 0%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #86a0d3?
#86a0d3 pairs well with charcoal, warm white, and other restrained neutrals, which preserve its calm periwinkle character without making a layout feel cold or overly formal across most visual palettes.
Does #86a0d3 look warm or cool?
#86a0d3 reads as a cool color because its blue base and muted periwinkle bias create a calm, airy appearance rather than the warmth associated with yellow or red undertones in a palette.
Is #86a0d3 readable on white or black?
#86a0d3 has a 2.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.98:1 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.