#088CAD Hex Color
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#088cad is a cool, unsaturated cyan that sits comfortably between blue and green. It provides enough contrast to support small, black body text, making it a functional choice for UI interfaces. Use this hex code as a bright secondary accent to balance warm neutrals. It shines in technology branding where a clean, approachable aesthetic is required for modern software or communication platforms.
Questions about #088cad
What is #088cad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #088cad is rgb(8, 140, 173), in HSL hsl(192, 91%, 35%) and in CMYK 95%, 19%, 0%, 32%.
Is #088cad suitable for text-heavy interfaces?
#088cad functions effectively for UI accents or buttons, but it may lack sufficient contrast against white backgrounds for small, readable body text. Pair it with a dark charcoal or deep navy to ensure your design remains accessible and easy to read.
Which color palettes complement #088cad?
Because #088cad sits between blue and green, it pairs beautifully with warm, earthy neutrals like terracotta or soft sand. These combinations create a sophisticated visual balance that grounds the cool vibrancy of the cyan while maintaining a professional, modern aesthetic.
Is #088cad readable on white or black?
#088cad has a 3.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.36:1 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.