#88B7EF Hex Color
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Reach for this pastel blue when a layout needs a calm backdrop that still reads clearly as blue. The hex code #88b7ef is a soft, desaturated cornflower tone, light enough to feel airy without turning icy. Its low saturation suits baby products, healthcare, and finance branding. Black text hits about 10.1:1 contrast here, so small copy passes AA. Pair it with charcoal or muted navy instead of white to keep it from washing out.
Questions about #88b7ef
What is #88b7ef in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #88b7ef is rgb(136, 183, 239), in HSL hsl(213, 76%, 74%) and in CMYK 43%, 23%, 0%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #88b7ef?
Charcoal and deep navy both sharpen #88b7ef without stealing its softness. For warmth, add small terracotta accents, since a touch of orange keeps this blue from feeling too cold.
Is #88b7ef readable on white or black?
#88b7ef has a 2.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.06:1 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.