#88D8DB Color Meaning and Information

#88D8DB Color Information

#88D8DB RGB value is (136, 216, 219). The hex color red value is 136, green is 216, and blue is 219. Its HSL format shows a hue of 182°, saturation of 54 percent, and lightness of70 percent. The CMYK process values are 38 percent, 1 percent, 0 percent, 14percent.

#88D8DB

rgb(136, 216, 219)

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#88D8DB Color Meaning

Color #88D8DB conveys openness, clarity, and mental lightness. #88D8DB bright blue (#88D8DB) reflects clear skies and expansive thought, creating an uplifting and breathable visual effect. Psychologically, color #88D8DB enhances communication and reduces mental clutter. #88D8DB supports learning and open dialogue. In cultural use, #88D8DB is common in educational materials, travel design, and digital interfaces. Symbolically, #88D8DB represents optimism, honest expression, and freedom of thought.

Color Conversion

Convert #88D8DB 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

#88D8DB

RGB

rgb(136, 216, 219)

HSL

hsl(182°, 54%, 70%)

CMYK

cmyk(38%, 1%, 0%, 14%)

HSV

hsv(182°, 38%, 86%)

XYZ

47.4954 59.4604 75.9916

Yxy

59.4604 0.2596 0.3250

Hunter Lab

77.1106 -6.4664 -2.5568

CIE-Lab

81.5440 -23.6764 -9.2253

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red136 / 255 (53%)

53%

Green216 / 255 (85%)

85%

Blue219 / 255 (86%)

86%

CMYK Values

Cyan38 / 100 (38%)

38%

Magenta1 / 100 (1%)

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)14 / 100 (14%)

14%

Color Variations

#88D8DB 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

#88D8DB 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 #88D8DB 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#88D8DB

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.63:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.63:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.63:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #88D8DB 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

#88D8DB

protanopia

#ababda

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #88D8DB;

Text Color

color: #88D8DB;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #88D8DB;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #88D8DB40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #88D8DB;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #88D8DB 0%, #2f9b9f 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #88D8DB in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.