#86A8E7 Hex Color
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Pastel blue is a light, unsaturated shade of blue that reads gentle and steady. The hex code #86a8e7 has enough brightness to hold a full background while keeping black text at a clear 8.8:1 contrast. Its soft tone suits healthcare, finance, and baby branding. Pair it with deep navy or dusty coral to keep it from washing out next to plain white.
Questions about #86a8e7
What is #86a8e7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #86a8e7 is rgb(134, 168, 231), in HSL hsl(219, 67%, 72%) and in CMYK 42%, 27%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #86a8e7?
Deep navy and charcoal ground its lightness, while terracotta or dusty coral add warmth without clashing. Skip bright whites next to it, since they make #86a8e7 look faded by comparison.
Is #86a8e7 readable on white or black?
#86a8e7 has a 2.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.76:1 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.