#88B9E0 Hex Color
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#88b9e0 is a light, dusty blue with cool gray undertones and low saturation. Its soft, dependable character suits healthcare, finance, security, and technology interfaces. Use it as a dominant background or supporting tone with charcoal, where black text has about 10.1:1 contrast and meets WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #88b9e0.
Questions about #88b9e0
What is #88b9e0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #88b9e0 is rgb(136, 185, 224), in HSL hsl(207, 59%, 71%) and in CMYK 39%, 17%, 0%, 12%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #88b9e0?
#88b9e0 pairs well with charcoal, navy, white, and muted warm accents such as terracotta. Charcoal provides strong readable contrast, while navy creates a deeper cool palette and terracotta adds restrained warmth without overwhelming the blue.
Does #88b9e0 look warm or cool?
#88b9e0 reads as a cool color because its blue base is softened by gray rather than warmed by yellow or red, giving it a gentle, composed character that feels calm and dependable instead of bright, icy, or highly energetic.
Is #88b9e0 readable on white or black?
#88b9e0 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.