#88ABD6 Hex Color

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#88abd6 is a cool, dusty blue with a pale, ashy finish and muted saturation. Its soft lightness suggests peace, trust, and dependable control without feeling stark. The hex code works well as a supporting background for healthcare, finance, technology, or spring-themed designs. Use black text for strong readability, while dark navy adds definition in interfaces.

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What is #88abd6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #88abd6 is rgb(136, 171, 214), in HSL hsl(213, 49%, 69%) and in CMYK 36%, 20%, 0%, 16%.

What colors pair well with #88abd6?

Pair #88abd6 with charcoal or dark navy for definition, then add a muted burgundy accent for warmth; its dusty saturation lets these stronger tones feel balanced in interface panels, trust-focused branding, and editorial layouts without overpowering the soft base.

Is #88abd6 readable on white or black?

#88abd6 has a 2.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.84:1 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.

#88ABD6 Hex Color

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