#88A56F Hex Color
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This unsaturated, muted lime green feels grounded and organic. Because it lacks intensity, it serves as a sophisticated supporting tone rather than a dominant base. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal or warm slate gray to create a modern, nature-inspired palette. While black text is highly readable against it, avoid using this hex code #88a56f for tiny UI elements where clarity might suffer against lighter backgrounds.
Questions about #88a56f
What is #88a56f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #88a56f is rgb(136, 165, 111), in HSL hsl(92, 23%, 54%) and in CMYK 18%, 0%, 33%, 35%.
What design palettes pair best with #88a56f?
Is #88a56f suitable for small text or UI elements?
Avoid using #88a56f for tiny text or thin interface lines, as its lack of intensity can compromise readability against lighter backgrounds. It functions best as a larger background color, a subtle accent block, or as a secondary element in illustrations.
Is #88a56f readable on white or black?
#88a56f has a 2.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.65:1 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.