#88BDA9 Hex Color
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#88bda9 is a light, dusty teal with gray-green undertones and very low saturation. Its cool, pastel character creates a soft, peaceful feel for wellness, healthcare, spring, and hospitality designs. Use it as a supporting background with charcoal or warm white, while black text remains highly legible at about 9.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #88bda9.
Questions about #88bda9
What is #88bda9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #88bda9 is rgb(136, 189, 169), in HSL hsl(157, 29%, 64%) and in CMYK 28%, 0%, 11%, 26%.
Which colors pair well with #88bda9?
Pair #88bda9 with charcoal for readable text, warm white for gentle contrast, or terracotta and navy for warmer or deeper accents that give its muted teal character more visual balance.
Does #88bda9 read as warm or cool?
#88bda9 reads as a cool color because its muted teal base leans toward blue and green, while gray undertones soften the effect into a calm, understated pastel rather than a bright aqua.
Is #88bda9 readable on white or black?
#88bda9 has a 2.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.89:1 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.