#88AE98 Hex Color
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#88ae98 is a dusty pastel green with a clear gray undertone. Its very low saturation keeps the mood soft and stable, which suits spring themes, baby products, and eco branding. It works best as a dominant background base rather than a small accent, and it can look washed out next to pure white. Black text reads clearly on it at about 8.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #88ae98
What is #88ae98 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #88ae98 is rgb(136, 174, 152), in HSL hsl(145, 19%, 61%) and in CMYK 22%, 0%, 13%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #88ae98?
#88ae98 pairs best with deeper, richer tones that offset its muted character, such as charcoal, deep plum, or terracotta. Very light neutrals tend to wash it out, so anchor it with contrast instead.
Is #88ae98 readable on white or black?
#88ae98 has a 2.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.55:1 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.