#86BBD8 Hex Color
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Reach for this dusty blue when a design needs a gentle background, like baby products or healthcare branding. The hex code #86bbd8 is a pastel blue with ashy undertones, as if mixing gray into a base blue. Its low saturation keeps it calm, and black text reads clearly on it at about 10.1:1 contrast. Pair it with warm terracotta to keep it from washing out next to white.
Questions about #86bbd8
What is #86bbd8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #86bbd8 is rgb(134, 187, 216), in HSL hsl(201, 51%, 69%) and in CMYK 38%, 13%, 0%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #86bbd8?
#86bbd8 pairs well with warm earth tones like terracotta and sand, which balance its cool, ashy character. For a deeper scheme, try navy or charcoal instead of pure white.
Is #86bbd8 readable on white or black?
#86bbd8 has a 2.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.11:1 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.