Color swatch image showing #88D8CC with RGB(136,216,204) values
Color swatch image showing #88D8CC with RGB(136,216,204) values

#88D8CC Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #88D8CC including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#88D8CC Color Information

#88D8CC RGB value is (136, 216, 204). The hex color red value is 136, green is 216, and blue is 204. Its HSL format shows a hue of 171°, saturation of 51 percent, and lightness of 69 percent. The CMYK process values are 37 percent, 0 percent, 6 percent, 15 percent.

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#88D8CC Color Meaning

Color #88D8CC projects tropical serenity, liquid clarity, and polished tranquility. #88D8CC 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 #88D8CC is cooling and mentally refreshing, reducing stress with its association to vacation, clear water, and carefree leisure. #88D8CC promotes feelings of physical well-being, playful relaxation, and optimistic openness. #88D8CC color is inherently rejuvenating and friendly. Culturally, color #88D8CC is iconic in retro 1950s design, resort wear, and anything with a vintage tropical or "tiki" aesthetic. Symbolically, #88D8CC represents manufactured paradise, the commodification of relaxation, and joy that is bright, clean, and easily accessed. Therefore, color #88D8CC 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 #88D8CC 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
#88D8CC
RGB
rgb(136, 216, 204)
HSL
hsl(171°, 51%, 69%)
CMYK
cmyk(37%, 0%, 6%, 15%)
HSV
hsv(171°, 37%, 85%)
XYZ
45.6083 58.7056 66.0542
Yxy
58.7056 0.2677 0.3446
Hunter Lab
76.6196 -7.2585 -0.4819
CIE-Lab
81.1295 -27.2157 -1.8431

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red136 / 255 (53%)
53%
Green216 / 255 (85%)
85%
Blue204 / 255 (80%)
80%

CMYK Values

Cyan37 / 100 (37%)
37%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow6 / 100 (6%)
Key (Black)15 / 100 (15%)
15%

Color Variations

#88D8CC 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

#88D8CC 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 #88D8CC 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.

#FFFFFF
#88D8CC

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.65:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.65:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.65:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #88D8CC 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

#88D8CC

protanopia

#ababcf

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #88D8CC;

Text Color

color: #88D8CC;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #88D8CC;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #88D8CC40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #88D8CC;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #88D8CC 0%, #329a8a 100%);

#88D8CC Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #88D8CC color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.