#88BA97 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty green offers a soft and balanced aesthetic for organic branding or UI backgrounds. Its desaturated character makes it a reliable choice for designs requiring a gentle, nature-inspired touch. Black text maintains high readability over this hex code, #88ba97. It pairs particularly well with warm charcoal greys to ground its airy, pastel quality without looking washed out.
Questions about #88ba97
What is #88ba97 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #88ba97 is rgb(136, 186, 151), in HSL hsl(138, 27%, 63%) and in CMYK 27%, 0%, 19%, 27%.
What colors pair best with #88ba97 for UI design?
This muted green pairs exceptionally well with charcoal or deep slate greys to create a grounded, professional contrast. Avoid using high-contrast pure black, which can overpower the gentle, airy quality of the color and make your design look harsh.
Is #88ba97 readable on white or black?
#88ba97 has a 2.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.51:1 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.