#86A29D Hex Color
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The hex color #86a29d is a muted teal with ashy gray undertones and a dusty, mid-light finish. Its restrained saturation creates a clear, composed feel for healthcare, wellness, technology, and hospitality designs. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or warm ivory. Black text remains highly legible at about 7.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #86a29d.
Questions about #86a29d
What is #86a29d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #86a29d is rgb(134, 162, 157), in HSL hsl(169, 13%, 58%) and in CMYK 17%, 0%, 3%, 36%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #86a29d?
The muted teal #86a29d pairs well with warm ivory, charcoal, and muted terracotta, balancing its ashy undertones with light neutrals, dark structure, or a warm accent in calm, modern palettes. Use charcoal for stronger definition and terracotta for warmth.
Where does #86a29d work well in design?
#86a29d works well as a supporting color in healthcare, wellness, hospitality, and technology interfaces, where its dusty teal character adds calm focus without the intensity of a brighter or saturated blue. Use it for backgrounds, cards, icons, or secondary actions.
Is #86a29d readable on white or black?
#86a29d has a 2.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.66:1 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.