#86ADE2 Hex Color
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#86ade2 is a light, muted blue with cool undertones and a soft, slightly gray finish. Its low saturation creates a peaceful, dependable feel for healthcare, finance, security, and spring backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or navy; black text reaches about 9.1:1 contrast. The hex code is #86ade2.
Questions about #86ade2
What is #86ade2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #86ade2 is rgb(134, 173, 226), in HSL hsl(215, 61%, 71%) and in CMYK 41%, 23%, 0%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #86ade2?
#86ade2 pairs well with charcoal, navy, muted terracotta, and warm off-white, which give its pale blue base enough contrast and prevent layouts from feeling washed out. Use it as a background or supporting color rather than a small, low-contrast text color.
Is #86ade2 readable on white or black?
#86ade2 has a 2.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.08:1 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.