#88A1CE Color Information

Hex color code: #88A1CE

The hex color #88A1CE is a gentle blue with RGB values of (136, 161, 206) and HSL of (219°, 42%, 67%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameCornflower Blue
HEX
#88A1CE
RGB
136, 161, 206
HSL
219°, 42%, 67%
CMYK
34%, 22%, 0%, 19%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #88A1CE;
background-color: #88A1CE;
border-color: #88A1CE;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #88A1CE;
border: 2px solid #88A1CE;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#88A1CE]
text-[#88A1CE]
border-[#88A1CE]
shadow-[0_0_10px_88A1CE]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #88A1CE, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #88A1CE; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #88A1CE; 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 #88A1CE; background-color: #88A1CE15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #88A1CE20; border-left: 4px solid #88A1CE; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #88A1CE; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #88A1CE in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

136, 161, 206

Red: 136 / Green: 161 / Blue: 206

HSL

219°, 42%, 67%

Hue: 219° / Saturation: 42% / Lightness: 67%

CMYK

34%, 22%, 0%, 19%

Cyan: 34% / Magenta: 22% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 19%

What color is #88A1CE?

#88A1CE is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #88A1CE to RGB:

rgb(136, 161, 206)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #88A1CE to HSL:

hsl(219, 42%, 67%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #88A1CE to CMYK:

cmyk(34%, 22%, 0%, 19%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A pastel blue tone, #88A1CE has RGB (136, 161, 206) and HSL (219°, 42%, 67%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #88A1CE is #CEB588, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #88C4CE.

Use #88A1CE in CSS: color: #88A1CE or background-color: #88A1CE. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #88A1CE

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

Contrast Ratio: 8.04:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #88A1CE?

#88A1CE is a pastel blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #88A1CE?

#88A1CE in RGB is (136, 161, 206) - 136 red, 161 green, and 206 blue.

How to use #88A1CE in CSS?

Use #88A1CE directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #88A1CE?

#CEB588 (complementary), #88C4CE (analogous), and #5175B8 (lighter shade) work well with #88A1CE.