#88C4AA Hex Color
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A dusty, unsaturated teal, #88c4aa reads as a cool, restful pastel. Its muted quality prevents it from feeling harsh, making it an excellent base for healthcare or wellness branding where clarity and calm are priorities. It pairs beautifully with deep charcoal or warm, muted terracotta. Because of its high contrast against black text, the hex code #88c4aa works well for readable UI backgrounds and headers.
Questions about #88c4aa
What is #88c4aa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #88c4aa is rgb(136, 196, 170), in HSL hsl(154, 34%, 65%) and in CMYK 31%, 0%, 13%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #88c4aa?
The dusty quality of #88c4aa creates a sophisticated balance when paired with deep charcoal for high contrast or warm terracotta to introduce a grounding, earthy element. These combinations keep the overall palette feeling modern and intentional.
Is #88c4aa readable on white or black?
#88c4aa has a 1.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.52:1 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.