#88A1A5 Color Information

Hex color code: #88A1A5

A understated cyan shade, #88A1A5 appears as (136, 161, 165) in RGB and (188°, 14%, 59%) in HSL. It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameLight Slate Gray

HEX

#88A1A5

RGB

136, 161, 165

HSL

188°, 14%, 59%

CMYK

18%, 2%, 0%, 35%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #88A1A5;
background-color: #88A1A5;
border-color: #88A1A5;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #88A1A5;
border: 2px solid #88A1A5;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#88A1A5]
text-[#88A1A5]
border-[#88A1A5]
shadow-[0_0_10px_88A1A5]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #88A1A5, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #88A1A5; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #88A1A5; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #88A1A5; background-color: #88A1A515; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #88A1A520; border-left: 4px solid #88A1A5; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #88A1A5; }

Related Colors

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Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #88A1A5 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

136, 161, 165

Red: 136 / Green: 161 / Blue: 165

HSL

188°, 14%, 59%

Hue: 188° / Saturation: 14% / Lightness: 59%

CMYK

18%, 2%, 0%, 35%

Cyan: 18% / Magenta: 2% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 35%

What color is #88A1A5?

#88A1A5 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

A58C88

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #88A1A5 to RGB:

rgb(136, 161, 165)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #88A1A5 to HSL:

hsl(188, 14%, 59%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #88A1A5 to CMYK:

cmyk(18%, 2%, 0%, 35%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#88A1A5 is a neutral cyan color with RGB values of 136, 161, 165 and HSL of 188°, 14%, 59%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #88A1A5 is #A58C88, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #88A59A.

Use #88A1A5 in CSS: color: #88A1A5 or background-color: #88A1A5. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #88A1A5

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 7.69:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #88A1A5?

#88A1A5 is a neutral cyan color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #88A1A5?

#88A1A5 in RGB is (136, 161, 165) - 136 red, 161 green, and 165 blue.

How to use #88A1A5 in CSS?

Use #88A1A5 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #88A1A5?

#A58C88 (complementary), #88A59A (analogous), and #607C80 (lighter shade) work well with #88A1A5.