#86A3A7 Hex Color
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This dusty, grey-cyan shade offers a refreshing alternative to standard blues. Because it sits on the muted side, #86a3a7 works well as a grounding base for tech interfaces or productivity apps. It provides excellent accessibility, maintaining high contrast with black text for readable body copy. The hex code #86a3a7 balances a professional, clinical feel with a touch of approachable, modern clarity.
Questions about #86a3a7
What is #86a3a7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #86a3a7 is rgb(134, 163, 167), in HSL hsl(187, 16%, 59%) and in CMYK 20%, 2%, 0%, 35%.
Does #86a3a7 read as warm or cool?
The shade #86a3a7 is definitively cool, owing to its distinct cyan and grey composition. It lacks the yellow undertones that would provide warmth, making it an ideal choice for creating a clinical, composed, or tech-forward visual atmosphere in digital interfaces.
What colors pair well with #86a3a7 for design?
Is #86a3a7 readable on white or black?
#86a3a7 has a 2.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.81:1 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.