#88A2F6 Hex Color
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With its light value and clean, cool blue-violet cast, #88a2f6 feels youthful without becoming sugary. This pastel blue works well as a supporting tone for healthcare, finance, and technology interfaces, especially beside navy or charcoal. Use it for broad backgrounds with black text, which reaches about 8.5:1 contrast. The hex code is #88a2f6.
Questions about #88a2f6
What is #88a2f6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #88a2f6 is rgb(136, 162, 246), in HSL hsl(226, 86%, 75%) and in CMYK 45%, 34%, 0%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #88a2f6 in a design palette?
Navy, charcoal, and muted burgundy pair well with #88a2f6, giving its light blue-violet cast enough weight while preserving a cool, polished mood for interfaces, editorial layouts, and trustworthy brand systems.
Is #88a2f6 readable on white or black?
#88a2f6 has a 2.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.54:1 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.