#86C4ED

#86C4ED

Color Values

HEX

#86C4ED

RGB

134, 196, 237

HSL

203.9, 74.1%, 72.7%

HSV

203.9, 43.5%, 92.9%

CMYK

43.5%, 17.3%, 0.0%, 7.1%

OKLCH

0.7932 0.0863 238.3

Properties

Color Psychology

Light blues are universally associated with clear skies, serenity, and trustworthiness. They lower blood pressure and heart rate, making them the most psychologically calming chromatic colors. Baby blue in particular symbolizes gentleness, innocence, and reliable safety.

Design Usage

Soft blues are the most widely used background color in enterprise software, social media, and healthcare apps. They create a professional yet friendly atmosphere that encourages prolonged engagement. Use them for empty states, onboarding screens, and informational banners that should feel non-threatening.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #86C4ED;
color: #86C4ED;
border-color: #86C4ED;
Nearest Tailwind: Sky 300 #7DD3FC

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.89:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

11.13:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #86C4ED?

RGB(134, 196, 237) · HSL(203.9, 74.1%, 72.7%) · CMYK(43.5%, 17.3%, 0.0%, 7.1%)

Does #86C4ED meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.89:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #86C4ED?

Use 000000 text on a #86C4ED background; contrast on black is 11.13:1.