#88A4CC Hex Color
A calm, dusty blue with cool depth
This desaturated, dusty blue leans cool and provides a gentle, reliable presence for professional interfaces. Because #88a4cc holds significant brightness, it reads clearly against dark text, making it a functional choice for clean UI backgrounds. It works best as a primary neutral to ground busier, warmer palettes, though avoid pairing it with stark white, which can wash out its soft, ashy character.
Questions about #88a4cc
What is #88a4cc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #88a4cc is rgb(136, 164, 204), in HSL hsl(215, 40%, 67%) and in CMYK 33%, 20%, 0%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #88a4cc in a design?
It serves as a strong neutral base that grounds warmer, more vibrant colors like terracotta or soft orange. To maintain a professional look, pair #88a4cc with charcoal for text or lighter slate tones for a monochromatic scheme.
Is #88a4cc readable on white or black?
#88a4cc has a 2.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.22:1 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.