#88DDE4 Hex Color
Fresh and unsaturated cool cyan accent
This bright, unsaturated cyan brings a fresh, cool energy to digital interfaces. Because it offers high contrast with black, #88dde4 works effectively as a vibrant accent or UI background for tech-focused projects. While it can feel washed out against pure white, pairing this color with warm earth tones creates a grounded look, similar to what colors make pink adjustments. Use it sparingly to maintain balance.
Questions about #88dde4
What is #88dde4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #88dde4 is rgb(136, 221, 228), in HSL hsl(185, 63%, 71%) and in CMYK 40%, 3%, 0%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #88dde4?
#88dde4 works best when grounded by darker, warm-toned neutrals like charcoal or terracotta. These pairings balance the inherent coolness of the cyan while preventing the design from feeling washed out against pure white backgrounds.
Is #88dde4 readable on white or black?
#88dde4 has a 1.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.50:1 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.