#86BCA4 Hex Color
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#86bca4 is a cool, dusty teal with a pale, ashy finish and very low saturation. Its softened lightness creates a gentle, polished mood suited to wellness, healthcare, spring, and hospitality designs. Use this hex code as a supporting background with navy or terracotta accents, though black text provides stronger readability than white.
Questions about #86bca4
What is #86bca4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #86bca4 is rgb(134, 188, 164), in HSL hsl(153, 29%, 63%) and in CMYK 29%, 0%, 13%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #86bca4?
#86bca4 pairs well with navy for stronger structure, terracotta for warmth, and soft cream for a lighter palette. Keep the muted teal as a supporting background or secondary brand color so stronger accents remain controlled.
Is #86bca4 readable on white or black?
#86bca4 has a 2.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.74:1 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.