#88A8BC Hex Color
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#88a8bc is a muted, dusty blue with strong gray undertones that give it a desaturated, papery quality. Its low chroma creates a soft, professional appearance ideal for UI backgrounds or corporate branding where you need to project reliability without harshness. It pairs well with charcoal or warm off-white, as the high contrast with black text ensures excellent legibility.
Questions about #88a8bc
What is #88a8bc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #88a8bc is rgb(136, 168, 188), in HSL hsl(203, 28%, 64%) and in CMYK 28%, 11%, 0%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #88a8bc for a balanced design?
High-contrast pairings with charcoal or deep navy create strong, readable text layouts, while warm off-whites or soft creams balance the cool gray undertones of #88a8bc. Avoid overly vibrant neons, which can overwhelm this color’s inherently subtle, dusty character.
Is #88a8bc readable on white or black?
#88a8bc has a 2.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.37:1 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.