#88D268 Hex Color
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This bright, high-saturation lime is energetic and feels undeniably artificial. Because it is so vivid, #88d268 works best as a punchy accent rather than a dominant background color. It pairs surprisingly well with dark, muted charcoals, which ground its intensity. The hex code #88d268 offers high contrast for black text, making it a reliable choice for buttons or UI elements that need immediate attention.
Questions about #88d268
What is #88d268 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #88d268 is rgb(136, 210, 104), in HSL hsl(102, 54%, 62%) and in CMYK 35%, 0%, 50%, 18%.
Does #88d268 work well for large-scale UI backgrounds?
Using #88d268 as a primary background is usually overwhelming due to its high saturation. Instead, use it as a striking accent for buttons, active states, or notification badges to guide user attention without exhausting their eyes.
What colors pair best with #88d268 for a balanced palette?
Because #88d268 is so intense, it needs a grounded base to remain readable. It pairs beautifully with deep charcoal or dark gray tones, which provide the necessary contrast to let this vibrant lime pop without creating visual clutter.
Is #88d268 readable on white or black?
#88d268 has a 1.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.46:1 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.