#88E2EC Color Information

Hex color code: #88E2EC

A dynamic cyan shade, #88E2EC appears as (136, 226, 236) in RGB and (186°, 72%, 73%) in HSL. It is typically applied in digital products.

Try:
Color NameSky Blue
HEX
#88E2EC
RGB
136, 226, 236
HSL
186°, 72%, 73%
CMYK
42%, 4%, 0%, 7%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #88E2EC;
background-color: #88E2EC;
border-color: #88E2EC;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #88E2EC;
border: 2px solid #88E2EC;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#88E2EC]
text-[#88E2EC]
border-[#88E2EC]
shadow-[0_0_10px_88E2EC]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #88E2EC, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #88E2EC; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #88E2EC; 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 #88E2EC; background-color: #88E2EC15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #88E2EC20; border-left: 4px solid #88E2EC; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #88E2EC; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #88E2EC in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

136, 226, 236

Red: 136 / Green: 226 / Blue: 236

HSL

186°, 72%, 73%

Hue: 186° / Saturation: 72% / Lightness: 73%

CMYK

42%, 4%, 0%, 7%

Cyan: 42% / Magenta: 4% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 7%

What color is #88E2EC?

#88E2EC is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #88E2EC to RGB:

rgb(136, 226, 236)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #88E2EC to HSL:

hsl(186, 72%, 73%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #88E2EC to CMYK:

cmyk(42%, 4%, 0%, 7%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A striking cyan tone, #88E2EC has RGB (136, 226, 236) and HSL (186°, 72%, 73%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is typically applied in digital products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #88E2EC is #EC9289, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #89ECC4.

Use #88E2EC in CSS: color: #88E2EC or background-color: #88E2EC. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #88E2EC

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

Contrast Ratio: 14.14:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #88E2EC?

#88E2EC is a striking cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #88E2EC?

#88E2EC in RGB is (136, 226, 236) - 136 red, 226 green, and 236 blue.

How to use #88E2EC in CSS?

Use #88E2EC directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #88E2EC?

#EC9289 (complementary), #89ECC4 (analogous), and #47D2E1 (lighter shade) work well with #88E2EC.