#86CFE5

#86CFE5

Color Values

HEX

#86CFE5

RGB

134, 207, 229

HSL

193.9, 64.6%, 71.2%

HSV

193.9, 41.5%, 89.8%

CMYK

41.5%, 9.6%, 0.0%, 10.2%

OKLCH

0.8143 0.0789 218.9

Properties

Color Psychology

Light cyans and sky blues are among the most universally calming colors, evoking clear skies and fresh air. They inspire openness, mental clarity, and a sense of freedom. These tones are psychologically associated with truthfulness and uncomplicated communication.

Design Usage

Soft cyan makes an excellent background for info alerts, tooltips, and educational content sections. It creates a sense of spaciousness in dashboard layouts without the sterility of pure white. Pair it with deep blue or navy text for a professional, high-contrast information hierarchy.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #86CFE5;
color: #86CFE5;
border-color: #86CFE5;
Nearest Tailwind: Sky 300 #7DD3FC

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.74:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

12.07:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #86CFE5?

RGB(134, 207, 229) · HSL(193.9, 64.6%, 71.2%) · CMYK(41.5%, 9.6%, 0.0%, 10.2%)

Does #86CFE5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.74:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #86CFE5?

Use 000000 text on a #86CFE5 background; contrast on black is 12.07:1.