#88B0FD Hex Color
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Bright pastel blue with a cool, slightly violet cast, #88b0fd has high lightness and clear saturation, giving interfaces a fresh, glowing feel. This hex code works well as a supporting tone for dark navy text in finance, healthcare, and technology designs. Black text reaches about a 9.7:1 contrast ratio, so it also supports small body copy under WCAG AA.
Questions about #88b0fd
What is #88b0fd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #88b0fd is rgb(136, 176, 253), in HSL hsl(219, 97%, 76%) and in CMYK 46%, 30%, 0%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #88b0fd in a design palette?
Where does #88b0fd work best in design?
Use #88b0fd as a broad supporting color for dashboards, onboarding screens, healthcare pages, or spring campaigns, where its bright cool surface adds openness without the visual weight of a dark brand color. Against white, it may appear slightly washed out.
Is #88b0fd readable on white or black?
#88b0fd has a 2.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.67:1 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.