#88AAA1 Hex Color
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This dusty teal is heavily desaturated with strong gray undertones. It lacks intensity, making it a stable, muted choice for interface design. Pair this color with warm charcoal grays rather than stark white to avoid looking washed out. Because it maintains high contrast ratios, black text remains readable at 8.3:1. The hex code for this shade is #88aaa1.
Questions about #88aaa1
What is #88aaa1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #88aaa1 is rgb(136, 170, 161), in HSL hsl(164, 17%, 60%) and in CMYK 20%, 0%, 5%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #88aaa1?
Use charcoal or warm greys to ground this color, as they prevent the muted teal from appearing washed out. Avoid using stark white, which can create too much contrast and make the shade feel thin or cold.
Is #88aaa1 readable on white or black?
#88aaa1 has a 2.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.31:1 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.