#88AAE2 Hex Color
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Soft and cool, #88aae2 is a light, pastel blue with a slight periwinkle cast. Its gentle saturation gives interfaces and illustrations a trustworthy feel without the brightness of clearer blues. The hex code works well as a supporting background for healthcare, finance, or technology. It can look washed out beside white, so pair it with darker text. Black text reads clearly on it at about 8.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #88aae2
What is #88aae2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #88aae2 is rgb(136, 170, 226), in HSL hsl(217, 61%, 71%) and in CMYK 40%, 25%, 0%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #88aae2?
#88aae2 pairs well with charcoal, muted navy, warm cream, and terracotta accents, using dark structure for readability while the warm accent adds energy without overpowering its pale, cool blue base.
Is #88aae2 readable on white or black?
#88aae2 has a 2.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.89:1 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.