#88ABB0 Hex Color
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A dusty, low-saturation cyan, #88abb0 has a soft blue-green cast and an ashy finish. Its moderate lightness suggests trust, freedom, and clear thinking without feeling bright or playful. The hex code #88abb0 works well as a supporting tone in technology, communication, or productivity palettes, though black text provides the strongest readable contrast.
Questions about #88abb0
What is #88abb0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #88abb0 is rgb(136, 171, 176), in HSL hsl(188, 20%, 61%) and in CMYK 23%, 3%, 0%, 31%.
Does #88abb0 read as a warm or cool color?
#88abb0 reads cool because its cyan base is softened by gray and moderate lightness, giving it a blue-green cast without vivid intensity. It feels airy and considered rather than icy, especially beside warm neutrals.
What colors pair well with #88abb0?
#88abb0 pairs well with charcoal for readable text and with terracotta or muted apricot for a warmer, more human contrast. Those warmer accents keep its grayness from feeling flat while preserving its restrained, design-friendly mood.
Is #88abb0 readable on white or black?
#88abb0 has a 2.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.49:1 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.