#88A297 Hex Color
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Not a bright teal, #88a297 is a dusty, almost grey green with a soft, muted presence. Its low saturation keeps it calm and balanced, which suits wellness branding, healthcare interfaces, and quiet tech palettes. It works best as a supporting tone rather than a hero color, and pairing it with warm terracotta keeps it from reading flat.
Questions about #88a297
What is #88a297 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #88a297 is rgb(136, 162, 151), in HSL hsl(155, 12%, 58%) and in CMYK 16%, 0%, 7%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #88a297?
Warm terracotta and cream bring out its green side, while charcoal keeps it crisp. Avoid leaning only on white, which can wash this muted teal out.
Is #88a297 readable on white or black?
#88a297 has a 2.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.66:1 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.