#88A0EA Hex Color
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Soft and cool, #88a0ea is a pastel blue with moderate lightness and gentle saturation. Its blue-violet undertone creates a peaceful, dependable feel suited to healthcare, finance, security, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting background or broad brand field, pairing it with charcoal or warm white. The hex code #88a0ea supports clear black text at about 8.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #88a0ea
What is #88a0ea in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #88a0ea is rgb(136, 160, 234), in HSL hsl(225, 70%, 73%) and in CMYK 42%, 32%, 0%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #88a0ea?
Charcoal and warm white pair well with #88a0ea, creating readable contrast while preserving its cool, peaceful character; navy can add depth, and pale cool grays can support a quiet interface. Use a darker neutral when the blue serves as a broad background.
Is #88a0ea warm or cool, and what mood does it create?
#88a0ea reads as a cool pastel blue because its blue-violet undertone pulls it away from warm cyan and yellow-based blues, giving the shade a calm, orderly appearance suited to quiet digital interfaces. Pair it with warm white or charcoal when you want to soften the cool cast.
Is #88a0ea readable on white or black?
#88a0ea has a 2.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.26:1 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.