#88BBD6 Hex Color
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This pastel blue is muted and dusty, lacking the punch of more vivid shades. Because it leans cool and unsaturated, it works well as a subtle UI background or a secondary accent in professional branding. The hex code #88bbd6 provides excellent contrast for black text, making it highly readable. Use it with deep charcoal or mixing gray tones to keep your design anchored.
Questions about #88bbd6
What is #88bbd6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #88bbd6 is rgb(136, 187, 214), in HSL hsl(201, 49%, 69%) and in CMYK 36%, 13%, 0%, 16%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #88bbd6 in a professional design?
Is #88bbd6 a warm or cool shade?
This color is distinctly cool-toned, carrying the quiet, steady energy typical of desaturated blues. Its dusty quality prevents it from feeling too cold, which makes it a versatile choice for backgrounds that need to remain approachable rather than strictly clinical.
Is #88bbd6 readable on white or black?
#88bbd6 has a 2.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.12:1 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.