#88A4C9 Hex Color
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A dusty, unsaturated blue, #88a4c9 offers a cool, muted tone that avoids the intensity of primary shades. This pastel hue works well as a grounding base for UI design, especially for tech or healthcare interfaces where accessibility is key. With a high contrast ratio against black text, it reads clearly for body copy. Pair it with soft, warm greys to keep your palette balanced.
Questions about #88a4c9
What is #88a4c9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #88a4c9 is rgb(136, 164, 201), in HSL hsl(214, 38%, 66%) and in CMYK 32%, 18%, 0%, 21%.
What color combinations work well with #88a4c9?
#88a4c9 thrives when paired with neutral, warm greys to counteract its cool temperature. You can also create high-contrast, professional interfaces by combining it with deep charcoal text, which maintains readability while keeping the overall aesthetic soft and approachable.
Is #88a4c9 readable on white or black?
#88a4c9 has a 2.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.20:1 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.