#86B1E5 Hex Color
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#86b1e5 is a light, muted blue with cool gray undertones and a soft pastel finish. Its low saturation creates a gentle, dependable feel for healthcare, finance, security, and spring designs. Use it as a supporting background with navy or warm ivory, though it can look washed out beside white. Black text reaches about 9.4:1 contrast. The hex code is #86b1e5.
Questions about #86b1e5
What is #86b1e5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #86b1e5 is rgb(134, 177, 229), in HSL hsl(213, 65%, 71%) and in CMYK 41%, 23%, 0%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #86b1e5?
Does #86b1e5 feel warm or cool?
#86b1e5 reads as a cool, muted blue because its blue base is softened by gray undertones, giving the shade a restrained pastel quality and a calm, dependable mood rather than a bright, energetic feel.
Is #86b1e5 readable on white or black?
#86b1e5 has a 2.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.43:1 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.