#88A0BA Hex Color
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A dusty, ashy blue, #88a0ba feels muted and reserved. It provides excellent readability for UI text when paired with black, making it a functional choice for corporate dashboards or security interfaces. Because of its low saturation, this color works best as a steady background or supporting tone rather than an accent. The hex code is #88a0ba.
Questions about #88a0ba
What is #88a0ba in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #88a0ba is rgb(136, 160, 186), in HSL hsl(211, 27%, 63%) and in CMYK 27%, 14%, 0%, 27%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What makes #88a0ba a good choice for UI and dashboard designs?
The muted nature of #88a0ba reduces visual strain, making it an excellent background for dense information screens. It remains professional and legible without distracting from critical text or actionable interface elements, effectively balancing functionality with a subtle, reserved tone.
Is #88a0ba readable on white or black?
#88a0ba has a 2.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.78:1 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.