#88D8DF Color Meaning and Information

#88D8DF Color Information

#88D8DF RGB value is (136, 216, 223). The hex color red value is 136, green is 216, and blue is 223. Its HSL format shows a hue of 185°, saturation of 58 percent, and lightness of70 percent. The CMYK process values are 39 percent, 3 percent, 0 percent, 13percent.

#88D8DF

rgb(136, 216, 223)

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#88D8DF Color Meaning

Color #88D8DF conveys openness, clarity, and mental lightness. #88D8DF bright blue (#88D8DF) reflects clear skies and expansive thought, creating an uplifting and breathable visual effect. Psychologically, color #88D8DF enhances communication and reduces mental clutter. #88D8DF supports learning and open dialogue. In cultural use, #88D8DF is common in educational materials, travel design, and digital interfaces. Symbolically, #88D8DF represents optimism, honest expression, and freedom of thought.

Color Conversion

Convert #88D8DF 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

#88D8DF

RGB

rgb(136, 216, 223)

HSL

hsl(185°, 58%, 70%)

CMYK

cmyk(39%, 3%, 0%, 13%)

HSV

hsv(185°, 39%, 87%)

XYZ

48.0285 59.6737 78.7988

Yxy

59.6737 0.2575 0.3200

Hunter Lab

77.2488 -6.2407 -3.1477

CIE-Lab

81.6605 -22.6995 -11.1827

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red136 / 255 (53%)

53%

Green216 / 255 (85%)

85%

Blue223 / 255 (87%)

87%

CMYK Values

Cyan39 / 100 (39%)

39%

Magenta3 / 100 (3%)

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)13 / 100 (13%)

13%

Color Variations

#88D8DF 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

#88D8DF 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 #88D8DF 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:#88D8DF

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.62:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.62:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.62:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #88D8DF 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

#88D8DF

protanopia

#ababdd

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #88D8DF;

Text Color

color: #88D8DF;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #88D8DF;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #88D8DF40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #88D8DF;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #88D8DF 0%, #2b99a3 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #88D8DF in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.