#88BD6C Hex Color
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This light, desaturated green carries a gentle, youthful energy. Because of its balanced chroma, it works best as a primary background color rather than an accent, providing a soft backdrop for organic branding. Pair #88bd6c with dark charcoal or navy text to ensure readability, as it maintains excellent contrast for body copy. The hex code for this pastel lime is #88bd6c.
Questions about #88bd6c
What is #88bd6c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #88bd6c is rgb(136, 189, 108), in HSL hsl(99, 38%, 58%) and in CMYK 28%, 0%, 43%, 26%.
Can I use #88bd6c for body text?
What mood does #88bd6c convey in branding?
This color conveys a youthful and organic feeling, making it a great choice for wellness or nature-focused branding. Because of its desaturated, muted quality, it creates a calming, approachable visual environment rather than an energetic or aggressive one.
Is #88bd6c readable on white or black?
#88bd6c has a 2.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.54:1 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.