#88ABE2 Color Information

Hex color code: #88ABE2

A calming blue shade, #88ABE2 appears as (136, 171, 226) in RGB and (217°, 61%, 71%) in HSL. It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

Try:
Color NameSky Blue
HEX
#88ABE2
RGB
136, 171, 226
HSL
217°, 61%, 71%
CMYK
40%, 24%, 0%, 11%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #88ABE2;
background-color: #88ABE2;
border-color: #88ABE2;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #88ABE2;
border: 2px solid #88ABE2;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#88ABE2]
text-[#88ABE2]
border-[#88ABE2]
shadow-[0_0_10px_88ABE2]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #88ABE2, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #88ABE2; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #88ABE2; 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 #88ABE2; background-color: #88ABE215; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #88ABE220; border-left: 4px solid #88ABE2; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #88ABE2; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #88ABE2 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

136, 171, 226

Red: 136 / Green: 171 / Blue: 226

HSL

217°, 61%, 71%

Hue: 217° / Saturation: 61% / Lightness: 71%

CMYK

40%, 24%, 0%, 11%

Cyan: 40% / Magenta: 24% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 11%

What color is #88ABE2?

#88ABE2 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #88ABE2 to RGB:

rgb(136, 171, 226)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #88ABE2 to HSL:

hsl(217, 61%, 71%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #88ABE2 to CMYK:

cmyk(40%, 24%, 0%, 11%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#88ABE2 is a peaceful blue color with RGB values of 136, 171, 226 and HSL of 217°, 61%, 71%. This blue-purple hue evokes creativity and luxury, making it suitable for commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #88ABE2 is #E2C088, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #88D8E2.

Use #88ABE2 in CSS: color: #88ABE2 or background-color: #88ABE2. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #88ABE2

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

Contrast Ratio: 8.97:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #88ABE2?

#88ABE2 is a peaceful blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #88ABE2?

#88ABE2 in RGB is (136, 171, 226) - 136 red, 171 green, and 226 blue.

How to use #88ABE2 in CSS?

Use #88ABE2 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #88ABE2?

#E2C088 (complementary), #88D8E2 (analogous), and #4A7FD3 (lighter shade) work well with #88ABE2.