#0088CE Hex Color
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This cool, saturated shade projects professionalism and steady reliability. Often used in corporate tech and finance, #0088ce works best as a primary branding color rather than a background. Because it holds a strong 5.4:1 contrast ratio against black text, it reads clearly for buttons or UI elements. Pair this hex code with soft grays to ground its intensity, as it can overwhelm larger areas.
Questions about #0088ce
What is #0088ce in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0088ce is rgb(0, 136, 206), in HSL hsl(200, 100%, 40%) and in CMYK 100%, 34%, 0%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #0088ce?
Pair #0088ce with soft light gray or charcoal to ground its intensity and prevent it from overwhelming your layout. Because it is a saturated tone, it benefits from neutral companions that balance its natural vibrancy without competing for attention.
Is #0088ce readable on white or black?
#0088ce has a 3.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.41:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.