#88BA8D Hex Color
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This unsaturated, pastel green is light and soft, avoiding the intensity of primary tones. Because it offers strong contrast against black text, it works well for readable UI body copy and clean background surfaces. The hex code for this shade is #88ba8d. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate gray to ground the muted tone and prevent it from appearing washed out in design layouts.
Questions about #88ba8d
What is #88ba8d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #88ba8d is rgb(136, 186, 141), in HSL hsl(126, 27%, 63%) and in CMYK 27%, 0%, 24%, 27%.
Which colors create the most balanced palette with #88ba8d?
Deep neutrals like charcoal or slate gray provide the necessary grounding to keep #88ba8d from appearing washed out. Because this green is quite light and muted, these darker tones add depth and create a professional, readable contrast for UI designs.
Is #88ba8d a warm or cool green?
This green leans cool due to its desaturated quality, which prevents it from feeling overly vibrant or grassy. Its muted undertones make it a sophisticated choice for backgrounds where you want a natural feel without the intensity of a primary green.
Is #88ba8d readable on white or black?
#88ba8d has a 2.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.45:1 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.