#88E6F7 Hex Color
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#88e6f7 is a high-key, unsaturated cyan with an airy, sparkling quality. Because it is so light, it reads as a fresh background for UI interfaces or children’s products. It pairs well with deep charcoal grays to create strong contrast for text accessibility. While it works for soft branding, use this hex code sparingly as an accent to avoid a washed-out, clinical appearance.
Questions about #88e6f7
What is #88e6f7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #88e6f7 is rgb(136, 230, 247), in HSL hsl(189, 87%, 75%) and in CMYK 45%, 7%, 0%, 3%.
How can I effectively use #88e6f7 in interface design?
#88e6f7 works best as a soft background or a primary accent, provided you pair it with deep, high-contrast text like charcoal to maintain accessibility. Using it sparingly prevents the design from looking washed out or overly clinical.
Is #88e6f7 considered a warm or cool color?
#88e6f7 is a distinctly cool color, sitting firmly in the cyan family with strong blue and green undertones. This makes it feel refreshing and light, though it lacks the warmth of yellow-based teals or aquas.
Is #88e6f7 readable on white or black?
#88e6f7 has a 1.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.70:1 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.