#88B2AB Hex Color
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#88b2ab is a dusty, unsaturated teal with a muted, ashy quality. Because of its low chroma, it works best as a supporting background tone rather than a focal point. Pair it with deep charcoal or warm slate to add depth to your UI. This hex code provides excellent contrast for dark text, making it a reliable choice for accessible, readable digital interfaces.
Questions about #88b2ab
What is #88b2ab in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #88b2ab is rgb(136, 178, 171), in HSL hsl(170, 21%, 62%) and in CMYK 24%, 0%, 4%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #88b2ab for UI design?
Is #88b2ab a warm or cool color?
#88b2ab reads as a cool, balanced teal with significant gray undertones that neutralize its vibrancy. This makes it an excellent choice for calm, professional environments where you want to avoid the intensity of pure, saturated greens or blues.
Is #88b2ab readable on white or black?
#88b2ab has a 2.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.00:1 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.