#88B7E0 Hex Color

A serene and dusty pastel blue

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This pastel, dusty blue sits in the mid-range of saturation, avoiding the harshness of a primary hue. Because #88b7e0 offers high readability, it makes a reliable choice for UI text backgrounds or full-page applications in healthcare and tech interfaces. It pairs best with dark charcoal rather than pure black to maintain a softer contrast. The hex code for this cool tone is #88b7e0.

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What is #88b7e0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #88b7e0 is rgb(136, 183, 224), in HSL hsl(208, 59%, 71%) and in CMYK 39%, 18%, 0%, 12%.

What colors pair best with #88b7e0?

This blue works best when paired with charcoal or deep navy text rather than pure black to maintain a softer, balanced contrast. You can also ground the aesthetic with warm neutrals like taupe or beige to prevent the design from feeling too clinical.

Is #88b7e0 readable on white or black?

#88b7e0 has a 2.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.89:1 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.

#88B7E0 Hex Color

A serene and dusty pastel blue

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