#88D5EF Hex Color
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This sparkling cyan is light and airy with a refreshing, unsaturated quality that prevents it from feeling harsh. Because #88d5ef offers excellent contrast against black text, it functions effectively as a base for clean, modern UI designs. Pair it with soft charcoal or deep navy to ground the brightness, as this color can easily feel washed out if used alongside too much white space.
Questions about #88d5ef
What is #88d5ef in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #88d5ef is rgb(136, 213, 239), in HSL hsl(195, 76%, 74%) and in CMYK 43%, 11%, 0%, 6%.
Which colors pair best with #88d5ef?
Is #88d5ef suitable for text-heavy UI designs?
#88d5ef offers strong contrast against black text, making it a reliable choice for buttons or active state indicators. However, use it sparingly as a primary background color, as its brightness can fatigue the eye during extended reading sessions.
Is #88d5ef readable on white or black?
#88d5ef has a 1.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.81:1 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.