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#88ACB0 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #88ACB0 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#88ACB0 Color Information

#88ACB0 RGB value is (136, 172, 176). The hex color red value is 136, green is 172, and blue is 176. Its HSL format shows a hue of 186°, saturation of 20 percent, and lightness of61 percent. The CMYK process values are 23 percent, 2 percent, 0 percent, 31percent.

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rgb(136, 172, 176)
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#88ACB0 Color Meaning

color #88ACB0 suggests pragmatic calm, atmospheric neutrality, and soft structuralism. Color #88ACB0 occupies the middle ground between cool blue and warm grey, resulting in a tone that feels both modern and timeless. Often used in urban infrastructure and minimalist interiors, Color #88ACB0 supports functionality without emotional imposition. Environmental psychologists note that such mid-tone greys with blue undertones reduce perceived crowding in dense spaces—a key reason for its use in transit hubs and shared workspaces. From a branding perspective, color #88ACB0 communicates approachable professionalism. #88ACB0 lacks the coldness of charcoal and the sterility of silver, offering instead a humanized neutrality. Tech companies favor color #88ACB0 for dashboards and data visualization because #88ACB0 recedes visually, allowing data to take center stage. Unlike pure greys, its subtle blue bias activates mild alertness—ideal for interfaces requiring sustained focus without fatigue. Studies on screen readability confirm that backgrounds in #88ACB0 range improve long-duration task performance. Culturally, color #88ACB0 echoes overcast coastal skies and weathered concrete—materials shaped by time, not force. #88ACB0 symbolizes adaptive resilience: the ability to remain useful amid change. In spiritual design, color #88ACB0 represents the quiet mind, untroubled by extremes. #88ACB0 is not the color of revelation but of steady presence. Designers use color #88ACB0 when the goal is endurance, not excitement—making #88ACB0 a cornerstone of sustainable, user-centered color systems.

Color Conversion

Convert #88ACB0 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#88ACB0
RGB
rgb(136, 172, 176)
HSL
hsl(186°, 20%, 61%)
CMYK
cmyk(23%, 2%, 0%, 31%)
HSV
hsv(186°, 23%, 69%)
XYZ
32.7423 37.8739 46.6590
Yxy
37.8739 0.2792 0.3229
Hunter Lab
61.5418 -1.8628 -0.9833
CIE-Lab
67.9276 -11.2521 -6.0812

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red136 / 255 (53%)
53%
Green172 / 255 (67%)
67%
Blue176 / 255 (69%)
69%

CMYK Values

Cyan23 / 100 (23%)
23%
Magenta2 / 100 (2%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)31 / 100 (31%)
31%

Color Variations

#88ACB0 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#88ACB0 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #88ACB0 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.45:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.45:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.45:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #88ACB0 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#88ACB0

protanopia

#9898af

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #88ACB0;

Text Color

color: #88ACB0;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #88ACB0;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #88ACB040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #88ACB0;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #88ACB0 0%, #49696d 100%);

#88ACB0 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #88ACB0 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.