#88C4D1 Hex Color
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This dusty, desaturated cyan brings a cool, airy feeling to digital interfaces. With its pastel character, hex code #88c4d1 works best as a large background wash. It pairs well with slate grays for a clean, tech-focused palette. Because it maintains a high 10.9:1 contrast ratio with black text, this color functions well as a readable backdrop for small body copy and UI elements.
Questions about #88c4d1
What is #88c4d1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #88c4d1 is rgb(136, 196, 209), in HSL hsl(191, 44%, 68%) and in CMYK 35%, 6%, 0%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #88c4d1 for a modern UI?
This shade works effectively with dark slate or charcoal grays to create a clean, high-contrast digital look. Using it against darker neutrals allows the dusty cyan to feel refreshing rather than overwhelming in data-heavy dashboard layouts or clean backgrounds.
Is #88c4d1 readable on white or black?
#88c4d1 has a 1.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.86:1 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.