#88ACD8 Hex Color
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A pastel, ashy blue with cool gray undertones, #88acd8 feels soft and dependable rather than vivid. Its muted lightness suits healthcare, finance, security, and spring-themed interfaces, especially as a supporting background paired with navy or warm white. Black text achieves about 8.9:1 contrast, making it suitable for small body text. The hex code is #88acd8.
Questions about #88acd8
What is #88acd8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #88acd8 is rgb(136, 172, 216), in HSL hsl(213, 51%, 69%) and in CMYK 37%, 20%, 0%, 15%.
How does #88acd8 read?
#88acd8 reads as a cool, muted pastel blue because its light blue base is softened by gray undertones, giving it a calm, dependable mood rather than the energy of a vivid or saturated blue.
What colors pair well with #88acd8?
Is #88acd8 readable on white or black?
#88acd8 has a 2.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.93:1 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.