#88BCEC Color Information

Hex color code: #88BCEC

A vivid blue shade, #88BCEC appears as (136, 188, 236) in RGB and (209°, 72%, 73%) in HSL. It is commonly used in modern UI design.

Try:
Color NameSky Blue
HEX
#88BCEC
RGB
136, 188, 236
HSL
209°, 72%, 73%
CMYK
42%, 20%, 0%, 7%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #88BCEC;
background-color: #88BCEC;
border-color: #88BCEC;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #88BCEC;
border: 2px solid #88BCEC;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#88BCEC]
text-[#88BCEC]
border-[#88BCEC]
shadow-[0_0_10px_88BCEC]

Generate Gradient

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

Preview in UI

Button

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

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #88BCEC; 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 #88BCEC; background-color: #88BCEC15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #88BCEC20; border-left: 4px solid #88BCEC; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #88BCEC; }

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Color Theory

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

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

136, 188, 236

Red: 136 / Green: 188 / Blue: 236

HSL

209°, 72%, 73%

Hue: 209° / Saturation: 72% / Lightness: 73%

CMYK

42%, 20%, 0%, 7%

Cyan: 42% / Magenta: 20% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 7%

What color is #88BCEC?

#88BCEC is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #88BCEC to RGB:

rgb(136, 188, 236)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #88BCEC to HSL:

hsl(209, 72%, 73%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #88BCEC to CMYK:

cmyk(42%, 20%, 0%, 7%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#88BCEC is a vivid blue color with RGB values of 136, 188, 236 and HSL of 209°, 72%, 73%. This cyan-blue hue evokes trust and professionalism, making it suitable for popular in mobile app design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #88BCEC is #ECB889, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #89ECEA.

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

Contrast with #88BCEC

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

Contrast Ratio: 10.45:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #88BCEC?

#88BCEC is a vivid blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #88BCEC?

#88BCEC in RGB is (136, 188, 236) - 136 red, 188 green, and 236 blue.

How to use #88BCEC in CSS?

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

What colors go well with #88BCEC?

#ECB889 (complementary), #89ECEA (analogous), and #4796E1 (lighter shade) work well with #88BCEC.