#88D8EF Color Meaning and Information

#88D8EF Color Information

#88D8EF RGB value is (136, 216, 239). The hex color red value is 136, green is 216, and blue is 239. Its HSL format shows a hue of 193°, saturation of 76 percent, and lightness of74 percent. The CMYK process values are 43 percent, 10 percent, 0 percent, 6percent.

#88D8EF

rgb(136, 216, 239)

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#88D8EF Color Meaning

color #88D8EF signifies serenity, emotional clarity, and gentle optimism. In color psychology, #88D8EF promotes calm awareness, reduces mental tension, and encourages thoughtful communication. Its soft, airy tone creates a sense of spaciousness and ease, ideal for mental clarity and reflective thinking. Across cultures and history, color #88D8EF has been associated with infant garments, religious iconography, and traditional art to represent innocence, trust, and tranquility. #88D8EF evokes the open sky and early morning light, symbolizing hope and clarity. From a spiritual perspective, color #88D8EF embodies peaceful awareness, emotional openness, and gentle introspection. #88D8EF encourages thoughtful presence, mindful engagement, and clarity of purpose in personal and social contexts.

Color Conversion

Convert #88D8EF 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

#88D8EF

RGB

rgb(136, 216, 239)

HSL

hsl(193°, 76%, 74%)

CMYK

cmyk(43%, 10%, 0%, 6%)

HSV

hsv(193°, 43%, 94%)

XYZ

50.2892 60.5780 90.7036

Yxy

60.5780 0.2495 0.3005

Hunter Lab

77.8319 -5.2739 -5.6767

CIE-Lab

82.1513 -18.6621 -18.9584

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red136 / 255 (53%)

53%

Green216 / 255 (85%)

85%

Blue239 / 255 (94%)

94%

CMYK Values

Cyan43 / 100 (43%)

43%

Magenta10 / 100 (10%)

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)6 / 100 (6%)

Color Variations

#88D8EF 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

#88D8EF 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 #88D8EF 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:#88D8EF

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.60:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.60:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.60:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #88D8EF 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

#88D8EF

protanopia

#ababe9

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #88D8EF;

Text Color

color: #88D8EF;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #88D8EF;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #88D8EF40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #88D8EF;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #88D8EF 0%, #1a9cbf 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #88D8EF in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.