#88C1F5 Hex Color
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Reach for this pastel blue when a layout needs a soft background that still reads as blue. #88c1f5 is light and unsaturated, which keeps it fresh instead of loud. Black text hits about 11:1 contrast on it, so body copy stays readable. It flatters deep navy and warm coral, and suits healthcare, finance, and spring branding. The hex code #88c1f5 works best as a dominant base, not a small accent.
Questions about #88c1f5
What is #88c1f5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #88c1f5 is rgb(136, 193, 245), in HSL hsl(209, 84%, 75%) and in CMYK 44%, 21%, 0%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #88c1f5?
Deep navy grounds its lightness, while coral or soft peach adds warmth without clashing. For a tighter palette, keep it alongside pale grays and off-whites.
Is #88c1f5 readable on white or black?
#88c1f5 has a 1.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.99:1 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.