#88AEDD Hex Color

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#88aedd is a light, muted blue with cool undertones and a soft pastel finish. Its moderate saturation feels calm and dependable without becoming stark, making it useful for healthcare, finance, technology, and spring-themed interfaces. Use it as a broad background with dark text, since this hex code gives black text about a 9.1:1 contrast ratio.

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

In RGB, #88aedd is rgb(136, 174, 221), in HSL hsl(213, 56%, 70%) and in CMYK 38%, 21%, 0%, 13%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.

What colors pair well with #88aedd?

#88aedd pairs well with charcoal text, navy accents, and muted terracotta details because those darker or warmer tones give its pale, cool surface definition across digital and print layouts. Reserve terracotta for small calls to action or illustrations.

Is #88aedd readable on white or black?

#88aedd has a 2.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.14:1 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.

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