#0088EA Hex Color
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#0088ea is a bold, saturated blue with real punch. It sits loud on the screen, so it works best as an accent or a confident button color rather than a full background. Pair it with white for calls to action, or with warm neutrals like cream and terracotta to keep it from feeling corporate.
Questions about #0088ea
What is #0088ea in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0088ea is rgb(0, 136, 234), in HSL hsl(205, 100%, 46%) and in CMYK 100%, 42%, 0%, 8%.
What pairs well with #0088ea?
White and cream keep its punch without competing, while warm neutrals like terracotta or sand soften its corporate feel. Avoid pairing it with green, which muddies its coolness.
Is #0088ea readable on white or black?
#0088ea has a 3.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.70:1 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.