#88BCFF Hex Color
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This cool, pastel blue feels airy and bright, offering a clean, modern aesthetic for UI backgrounds and tech branding. Because it is highly legible with black text, it works well for functional interfaces. The hex code for this shade is #88bcff. It pairs surprisingly well with warm, earthy terracottas if you are looking for [what colors make pink] contrast, but use it sparingly to avoid a washed-out look.
Questions about #88bcff
What is #88bcff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #88bcff is rgb(136, 188, 255), in HSL hsl(214, 100%, 77%) and in CMYK 47%, 26%, 0%, 0%.
What colors pair best with the pastel blue of #88bcff?
This shade works best when balanced against warm, earthy tones like terracotta or deep charcoal to create visual tension. Because #88bcff is so light and airy, these darker or warmer opposites keep your interface from appearing too washed-out.
Is #88bcff readable on white or black?
#88bcff has a 1.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.68:1 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.