#88A0A8 Hex Color
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#88a0a8 is a muted, dusty cyan with a prominent gray undertone that prevents it from feeling too bright. Because it is desaturated and cool, it works best as a supporting background color in tech interfaces rather than a primary branding element. Pair it with deep charcoal for high contrast, as black text reads clearly on this hex code.
Questions about #88a0a8
What is #88a0a8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #88a0a8 is rgb(136, 160, 168), in HSL hsl(195, 16%, 60%) and in CMYK 19%, 5%, 0%, 34%.
How should #88a0a8 be used in design?
Use #88a0a8 primarily as a supporting background color for digital interfaces where clarity and calm are required. Because it is highly desaturated, it provides a stable foundation that allows stronger, bolder accent colors to pop without overwhelming the layout.
Is #88a0a8 readable on white or black?
#88a0a8 has a 2.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.64:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.