#86A1BA Hex Color
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Not a crisp sky blue, #86a1ba leans toward faded steel, its blue muted by gray at mid-lightness. This dusty blue reads steady and honest, which suits finance and healthcare branding. Use it as a supporting tone beneath navy or charcoal, since it can wash out beside pure white. Black text reaches about 7.8:1 contrast on it, clearing AA for small body text. The hex code #86a1ba suits palettes that need calm without chill.
Questions about #86a1ba
What is #86a1ba in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #86a1ba is rgb(134, 161, 186), in HSL hsl(209, 27%, 63%) and in CMYK 28%, 13%, 0%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #86a1ba?
Deep navy and charcoal ground this muted blue well, while a warm rust or terracotta accent adds contrast its gray undertones need. Avoid pairing it with soft pastels, which wash it out further.
Is #86a1ba readable on white or black?
#86a1ba has a 2.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.82:1 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.