#88D1B2 Hex Color
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This fresh, pastel teal features high lightness and moderate saturation, making it feel airy and clean. Because of its excellent contrast ratio, black text reads perfectly against this shade. The hex code for this color is #88d1b2. It functions best as a dominant background color in wellness or healthcare UI, especially when paired with warm charcoal grays for a balanced, modern look.
Questions about #88d1b2
What is #88d1b2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #88d1b2 is rgb(136, 209, 178), in HSL hsl(155, 44%, 68%) and in CMYK 35%, 0%, 15%, 18%.
What colors pair best with #88d1b2 for UI design?
Using #88d1b2 as a background works beautifully with charcoal for high-contrast text or soft white for a clean, minimalist aesthetic. It also pairs effectively with warmer terracotta accents to create a balanced, approachable, and modern visual contrast.
Is #88d1b2 readable on white or black?
#88d1b2 has a 1.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.80:1 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.