#86C4E9 Hex Color
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This pastel sky blue is clean and bright without feeling neon. Because of its high lightness, #86c4e9 works well as a subtle background for data-heavy interfaces or healthcare apps. It maintains excellent contrast with black text, ensuring readability. Try pairing it with dark slate grays or charcoal to anchor the airy tone, as it can feel slightly washed out next to pure white.
Questions about #86c4e9
What is #86c4e9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #86c4e9 is rgb(134, 196, 233), in HSL hsl(202, 69%, 72%) and in CMYK 42%, 16%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #86c4e9 for a balanced design?
Because #86c4e9 is quite airy and light, it anchors best when paired with charcoal or deep slate grays. These dark, neutral tones provide the necessary contrast to keep the design from feeling washed out or floating against a white background.
Is #86c4e9 readable on white or black?
#86c4e9 has a 1.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.08:1 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.