#88A6BD Hex Color
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#88a6bd is a light, dusty blue with gray undertones and very low saturation. Its softened appearance suits healthcare, finance, security, and spring-inspired designs, especially as a supporting background tone. Pair it with charcoal or warm ivory for definition. The #88a6bd hex code supports black body text at about 8.2:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA.
Questions about #88a6bd
What is #88a6bd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #88a6bd is rgb(136, 166, 189), in HSL hsl(206, 29%, 64%) and in CMYK 28%, 12%, 0%, 26%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #88a6bd?
The most effective pairings for #88a6bd are charcoal for definition, warm ivory for gentle contrast, and navy for added depth; muted sage can extend its calm, low-saturation feel across supporting accents.
Does #88a6bd read as warm or cool?
#88a6bd reads as a cool, muted blue because its gray undertones soften the hue without adding warmth; it creates a calm, dependable mood suited to quiet interfaces and spacious backgrounds.
Is #88a6bd readable on white or black?
#88a6bd has a 2.54:1 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.