#88D6E3 Hex Color

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#88d6e3 is a light, dusty cyan with cool blue-green undertones. Its softened saturation creates a gentle, youthful mood for spring palettes, children’s products, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting background with navy or warm coral accents. Black text provides about 12.8:1 contrast, making this hex code suitable for readable body copy.

Questions about #88d6e3

What is #88d6e3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #88d6e3 is rgb(136, 214, 227), in HSL hsl(189, 62%, 71%) and in CMYK 40%, 6%, 0%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #88d6e3?
#88d6e3 pairs well with navy for strong definition, coral for lively contrast, and soft neutrals for a quieter palette, making it useful for friendly interfaces, spring branding, and children’s products.
Is #88d6e3 readable on white or black?
#88d6e3 has a 1.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.77:1 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.