#88CCAE Hex Color
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Somewhere between seafoam and mint, this pastel teal carries a soft gray undertone that keeps it gentle rather than sweet. The hex code #88ccae has low saturation and plenty of lightness, which makes it a solid base for wellness branding, spring themes, and calm UI backgrounds. Black text reads clearly on it, and it pairs well with charcoal or deep plum for contrast.
Questions about #88ccae
What is #88ccae in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #88ccae is rgb(136, 204, 174), in HSL hsl(154, 40%, 67%) and in CMYK 33%, 0%, 15%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #88ccae?
Deep plum, charcoal, and warm terracotta all sit well against #88ccae. Use it as the large base tone and let darker neighbors add structure.
Is #88ccae readable on white or black?
#88ccae has a 1.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.29:1 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.