#86C0E7 Hex Color
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#86c0e7 is a clear, airy sky blue with a subtle desaturated quality that feels professional rather than juvenile. It functions best as a dominant UI background, offering strong contrast against dark typography. Pair it with crisp charcoal grays for a clean look. Since black text achieves a 10.7:1 ratio on this surface, the hex code #86c0e7 is a reliable choice for accessible interface design.
Questions about #86c0e7
What is #86c0e7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #86c0e7 is rgb(134, 192, 231), in HSL hsl(204, 67%, 72%) and in CMYK 42%, 17%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair best with #86c0e7 in a palette?
Pair #86c0e7 with deep charcoal or dark navy tones to ground the airy feel of this blue. You can also use white or light grey accents to maintain a minimalist, modern aesthetic without overwhelming the visual balance.
Is #86c0e7 readable on white or black?
#86c0e7 has a 1.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.70:1 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.