#86A4E2 Hex Color
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#86a4e2 is a light, muted blue with a cool periwinkle undertone. Its soft saturation suggests peace, trust, and dependable control, making it useful for healthcare, finance, security, and spring-themed designs. Use it as a dominant UI background with dark text, which reaches about 8.4:1 contrast. The hex code for this pastel blue is #86a4e2.
Questions about #86a4e2
What is #86a4e2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #86a4e2 is rgb(134, 164, 226), in HSL hsl(220, 61%, 71%) and in CMYK 41%, 27%, 0%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #86a4e2?
#86a4e2 pairs well with charcoal, navy, and white for clear contrast, while soft peach or muted coral adds warmth without overwhelming its cool periwinkle base in polished interfaces and spring-inspired layouts.
Is #86a4e2 readable on white or black?
#86a4e2 has a 2.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.42:1 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.