#88C2D8 Hex Color
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#88c2d8 is a pale, dusty cyan with a cool gray cast and very low saturation. Its soft, airy character suits UI backgrounds, spring layouts, baby products, and technology branding. Use it as a dominant base with dark navy or charcoal text; black achieves about 10.8:1 contrast. The hex code is #88c2d8.
Questions about #88c2d8
What is #88c2d8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #88c2d8 is rgb(136, 194, 216), in HSL hsl(197, 51%, 69%) and in CMYK 37%, 10%, 0%, 15%.
Which colors pair well with #88c2d8?
#88c2d8 pairs well with navy, charcoal, and warm beige because its cool, muted cyan gains definition from darker or gently contrasting neutrals that anchor the pale base without overpowering its low-saturation character.
Does #88c2d8 read as warm or cool?
#88c2d8 reads cool because its pale cyan hue and gray cast lean blue rather than yellow, creating a calm, airy impression in spaces that need softness without strong saturation or visual weight. It suits gentle interfaces, spring layouts, and technology branding.
Is #88c2d8 readable on white or black?
#88c2d8 has a 1.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.75:1 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.