#88B6DB Hex Color
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Pastel blue is less sweet than its name suggests. The hex code #88b6db carries a gray undertone that keeps the hue dusty and cool, closer to a hazy sky than candy. That muted quality suits healthcare and finance layouts, and black text reads clearly on it at about 9.8:1 contrast. It pairs well with soft coral, and it shows how mixing gray into a hue calms it down.
Questions about #88b6db
What is #88b6db in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #88b6db is rgb(136, 182, 219), in HSL hsl(207, 54%, 70%) and in CMYK 38%, 17%, 0%, 14%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #88b6db?
Soft coral and muted terracotta warm up its cool tone, while navy or charcoal add depth for more formal palettes. Its gray undertone also keeps it compatible with warm neutrals.
Is #88b6db readable on white or black?
#88b6db has a 2.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.76:1 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.