#86D4A0 Hex Color
A crisp and balanced light mint green
This light pastel green offers a fresh, balanced quality that works well for eco-friendly branding or organic product design. Because it is highly readable, black text pops clearly against it. The hex code #86d4a0 functions best as a soft background, but pair it with charcoal or deep navy to prevent the composition from feeling too washed out or overly delicate.
Questions about #86d4a0
What is #86d4a0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #86d4a0 is rgb(134, 212, 160), in HSL hsl(140, 48%, 68%) and in CMYK 37%, 0%, 25%, 17%.
How does the undertone of #86d4a0 affect its use in branding?
This color possesses a clean, slightly cool undertone that signals freshness and clarity, making it ideal for health, wellness, or sustainability brands. It avoids the yellow-heavy warmth of lime, keeping the aesthetic professional, calm, and approachable for modern interfaces.
Is #86d4a0 readable on white or black?
#86d4a0 has a 1.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.93:1 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.