#88E2CB Hex Color
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This bright, unsaturated teal offers a fresh and airy feel perfect for modern UI backgrounds. It works well with high-contrast black text, ensuring strong readability for users. While clean, this shade can look washed out against pure white, so pair it with charcoal or deep slate grays for better definition. The hex code for this pastel shade is #88e2cb.
Questions about #88e2cb
What is #88e2cb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #88e2cb is rgb(136, 226, 203), in HSL hsl(165, 61%, 71%) and in CMYK 40%, 0%, 10%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #88e2cb for a palette?
Because #88e2cb is a bright, unsaturated teal, it balances best with darker, neutral grounding colors like deep charcoal or slate gray. For an analogous scheme, you can lean into soft mints or muted blues to create a cooling, professional aesthetic.
Is #88e2cb readable on white or black?
#88e2cb has a 1.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.78:1 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.