Color swatch image showing #88D8BF with RGB(136,216,191) values

#88D8BF Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #88D8BF including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#88D8BF Color Information

#88D8BF RGB value is (136, 216, 191). The hex color red value is 136, green is 216, and blue is 191. Its HSL format shows a hue of 161°, saturation of 51 percent, and lightness of 69 percent. The CMYK process values are 37 percent, 0 percent, 12 percent, 15 percent.

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#88D8BF Color Meaning

Color #88D8BF projects tropical serenity, liquid clarity, and polished tranquility. #88D8BF bright, greenish-cyan is reminiscent of shallow Caribbean waters, polished aquamarine, and swimming pools, suggesting a clean, refreshing, and accessible form of escape. Psychologically, color #88D8BF is cooling and mentally refreshing, reducing stress with its association to vacation, clear water, and carefree leisure. #88D8BF promotes feelings of physical well-being, playful relaxation, and optimistic openness. #88D8BF color is inherently rejuvenating and friendly. Culturally, color #88D8BF is iconic in retro 1950s design, resort wear, and anything with a vintage tropical or "tiki" aesthetic. Symbolically, #88D8BF represents manufactured paradise, the commodification of relaxation, and joy that is bright, clean, and easily accessed. Therefore, color #88D8BF acts as a direct visual link to mid-century optimism and the promise of leisure, offering a cheerful, stylized version of natural aquatic beauty.

Color Conversion

Convert #88D8BF 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
#88D8BF
RGB
rgb(136, 216, 191)
HSL
hsl(161°, 51%, 69%)
CMYK
cmyk(37%, 0%, 12%, 15%)
HSV
hsv(161°, 37%, 85%)
XYZ
44.1132 58.1076 58.1811
Yxy
58.1076 0.2750 0.3623
Hunter Lab
76.2283 -7.8782 1.1433
CIE-Lab
80.7986 -30.1142 4.5995

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red136 / 255 (53%)
53%
Green216 / 255 (85%)
85%
Blue191 / 255 (75%)
75%

CMYK Values

Cyan37 / 100 (37%)
37%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow12 / 100 (12%)
12%
Key (Black)15 / 100 (15%)
15%

Color Variations

#88D8BF 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

#88D8BF 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 #88D8BF 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+)

1.66:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.66:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.66:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #88D8BF 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

#88D8BF

protanopia

#ababc5

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #88D8BF;

Text Color

color: #88D8BF;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #88D8BF;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #88D8BF40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #88D8BF;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #88D8BF 0%, #329a79 100%);

#88D8BF Color FAQs

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