#88A5C5 Hex Color
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A muted, dusty blue with cool gray undertones, #88a5c5 brings softness and reliable structure to a palette. Its low saturation suits healthcare, finance, security, and spring-themed layouts without feeling vivid. Use it as a supporting UI background with charcoal text; black text reaches about 8.2:1 contrast. The hex code #88a5c5 pairs well with muted navy or warm cream.
Questions about #88a5c5
What is #88a5c5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #88a5c5 is rgb(136, 165, 197), in HSL hsl(211, 34%, 65%) and in CMYK 31%, 16%, 0%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #88a5c5?
Is #88a5c5 warm or cool?
#88a5c5 reads as a cool blue because its muted base carries gray undertones rather than yellow or red warmth, giving the shade a calm, dependable feel that suits quiet interfaces and palettes built around soft neutrals. Pair it with warm cream to soften that coolness.
Where does #88a5c5 work well?
Its low saturation suits healthcare, finance, security, and spring-themed layouts, where #88a5c5 can support trust and clarity without feeling vivid or demanding attention, especially on panels, cards, borders, and secondary interface surfaces.
Is #88a5c5 readable on white or black?
#88a5c5 has a 2.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.23:1 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.