#88BAD9 Hex Color
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#88bad9 is a dusty, unsaturated blue with cool, airy undertones. Because it sits on the lighter side of the spectrum, it functions best as a supporting background rather than a primary focus. Pair it with deep charcoal or black text for optimal readability, as this combination provides excellent contrast. The hex code for this soft shade is #88bad9, making it a reliable choice for tech or healthcare interfaces.
Questions about #88bad9
What is #88bad9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #88bad9 is rgb(136, 186, 217), in HSL hsl(203, 52%, 69%) and in CMYK 37%, 14%, 0%, 15%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #88bad9 in a design scheme?
#88bad9 balances beautifully when placed alongside deep charcoal or slate grays, which provide the necessary contrast for readability. For a softer, monochromatic look, layering it with lighter powder blues or slightly deeper dusty indigos keeps the interface cohesive and visually approachable.
Is #88bad9 suitable for text on a white background?
#88bad9 often fails standard accessibility contrast ratios when used as body text against white, appearing too faint to read comfortably. It serves best as a background fill, an accent element, or a decorative header, while relying on darker typography for optimal legibility.
Is #88bad9 readable on white or black?
#88bad9 has a 2.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.07:1 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.