#88A174 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted olive feels grounded and organic. Because it is highly unsaturated, it works well as a neutral base or a soft, natural background in outdoor branding. It reads best with black text, as the contrast ratio is solid for readability. Avoid using this shade alongside other muted greens to prevent a muddy appearance. The hex code for this color is #88a174.
Questions about #88a174
What is #88a174 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #88a174 is rgb(136, 161, 116), in HSL hsl(93, 19%, 54%) and in CMYK 16%, 0%, 28%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #88a174 for design projects?
Is #88a174 suitable for text-heavy interface designs?
Yes, #88a174 maintains a solid contrast ratio when used with dark text, making it a reliable background choice. However, always test your specific text size against this muted olive base to ensure it meets standard accessibility requirements for users.
Is #88a174 readable on white or black?
#88a174 has a 2.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.39:1 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.