#88B2FF Hex Color
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#88b2ff is a light, highly saturated blue with a cool, clean finish and a soft pastel lift. Its bright clarity conveys calm reliability in healthcare, finance, security, and spring-themed interfaces. Use it as a dominant background with navy or charcoal accents. Black text stays highly readable, with about 9.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #88b2ff.
Questions about #88b2ff
What is #88b2ff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #88b2ff is rgb(136, 178, 255), in HSL hsl(219, 100%, 77%) and in CMYK 47%, 30%, 0%, 0%.
Which colors pair well with #88b2ff?
Does #88b2ff feel warm or cool?
#88b2ff reads as a cool blue because its strong blue hue and clean, lightly pastel appearance create a fresh, airy impression rather than the warmth associated with red, orange, or yellow. It can bring a calm, dependable feel to digital designs.
Is #88b2ff readable on white or black?
#88b2ff has a 2.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.85:1 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.