#88BBA0 Hex Color

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#88bba0 is a soft, dusty pastel green with gray undertones and low saturation, giving designs a gentle, settled feel. Its lightness suits spring branding, organic packaging, pharmacy interfaces, and calm backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with charcoal or deep plum accents; black text remains highly readable. The hex code for this muted green is #88bba0.

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What is #88bba0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #88bba0 is rgb(136, 187, 160), in HSL hsl(148, 27%, 63%) and in CMYK 27%, 0%, 14%, 27%.

What colors pair well with #88bba0?

The #88bba0 hex color pairs well with charcoal or plum for grounded contrast, while terracotta adds warm energy without overwhelming its muted green base in balanced layouts that need both softness and definition. White keeps the combination airy, while black creates a sharper, more formal edge.

Is #88bba0 readable on white or black?

#88bba0 has a 2.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.66:1 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.

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