#88C3F7 Hex Color
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#88c3f7 is a pastel blue with a soft, milky lightness and low saturation. It reads cool and gentle, which suits baby products, healthcare, and calm UI backgrounds. Keep it as a base or supporting tone, since it can wash out next to white. Black text sits clearly on top at about 11.2:1 contrast. Its hex code makes it easy to drop into any palette.
Questions about #88c3f7
What is #88c3f7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #88c3f7 is rgb(136, 195, 247), in HSL hsl(208, 87%, 75%) and in CMYK 45%, 21%, 0%, 3%.
What colors pair well with #88c3f7?
#88c3f7 pairs well with charcoal, deep navy, and warm sand tones, which keep its soft character from feeling washed out. A muted coral or soft peach accent adds warmth without clashing.
Is #88c3f7 a good background color for text?
Yes, for dark text. Black text on #88c3f7 reaches about 11.2:1 contrast, well above the WCAG AA requirement of 4.5:1. White text on this shade fails for body text, so keep light type off it.
What mood does #88c3f7 convey?
#88c3f7 reads gentle, trustworthy, and youthful. Its low saturation and high lightness keep it soft rather than bold, which is why it appears in healthcare, finance, and baby product design.
Is #88c3f7 readable on white or black?
#88c3f7 has a 1.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.19:1 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.