#88D3C0 Hex Color
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#88d3c0 is a pale, unsaturated teal with a distinctively cool, dusty character. Because it carries a significant amount of white, it functions best as a supporting tone or background in UI designs rather than a dominant accent. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep charcoal or warm copper tones. If you are curious about how to make gray, this shade demonstrates how subtle desaturation creates a sophisticated, muted aesthetic.
Questions about #88d3c0
What is #88d3c0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #88d3c0 is rgb(136, 211, 192), in HSL hsl(165, 46%, 68%) and in CMYK 36%, 0%, 9%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #88d3c0 in a design palette?
Does #88d3c0 read as a warm or cool color?
#88d3c0 is distinctly cool, carrying significant blue and green undertones that give it a refreshing, aquatic quality. Because it is highly desaturated with a strong white base, it avoids appearing overly clinical and remains soft and approachable.
Is #88d3c0 readable on white or black?
#88d3c0 has a 1.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.12:1 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.