#86F9EA Hex Color
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Soft and light, this pastel teal reads cool with a faint mint undertone. #86f9ea shines as a background color, since black text hits a 16.8:1 contrast ratio against it, well past AA. It flatters deep navy or charcoal accents but washes out next to pure white. For a gentler tint, try mixing white into it.
Questions about #86f9ea
What is #86f9ea in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #86f9ea is rgb(134, 249, 234), in HSL hsl(172, 91%, 75%) and in CMYK 46%, 0%, 6%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #86f9ea?
Deep navy and charcoal give this pastel teal structure, while coral adds welcome warmth in small doses. Skip pairing it with white text or pure white fills, since the pale teal fades out.
Is #86f9ea readable on white or black?
#86f9ea has a 1.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.75:1 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.