#88A8A7 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated cyan carries an ashy undertone that feels grounded rather than bright. Because of its muted quality, #88a8a7 works best as a supporting tone in web interfaces or branding projects. It pairs well with crisp charcoal grays, providing enough contrast for readable black text while maintaining a professional, calm aesthetic in communication or technology designs. The hex code for this shade is #88a8a7.
Questions about #88a8a7
What is #88a8a7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #88a8a7 is rgb(136, 168, 167), in HSL hsl(178, 16%, 60%) and in CMYK 19%, 0%, 1%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #88a8a7 for interface design?
#88a8a7 functions best as a neutral accent and works beautifully when paired with crisp charcoal or deep slate grays to maintain readability. It also creates a sophisticated, balanced palette when combined with warm, earthy tones like terracotta or soft creams.
Does #88a8a7 lean warm or cool?
#88a8a7 is decidedly cool, sitting in the cyan-green spectrum with significant gray desaturation that keeps it from feeling overly vibrant. This ashy quality gives it a professional, grounded character that feels less like a bright seafoam and more like a muted, architectural sage.
Is #88a8a7 readable on white or black?
#88a8a7 has a 2.55:1 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.