#88CDE6 Hex Color
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#88cde6 is a dusty, unsaturated cyan with a cool, airy character. Because it has enough contrast to support black text, it works well as a background for clean, readable UI designs. This shade feels gentle and approachable, though it can look washed out against pure white. Use this hex code as a base for technology or baby-focused branding to create a soft, modern aesthetic.
Questions about #88cde6
What is #88cde6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #88cde6 is rgb(136, 205, 230), in HSL hsl(196, 65%, 72%) and in CMYK 41%, 11%, 0%, 10%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
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Is #88cde6 readable on white or black?
#88cde6 has a 1.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.92:1 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.