Fairy Tale Green color: hex code #88CC55
Fairy Tale Green has the hex code #88CC55. It is a moderate green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 53.3% red, 80% green and 33.3% blue (136, 204, 85).
Its hue angle is 94°, with 54% saturation and 57% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 33% cyan, 0% magenta, 58% yellow and 20% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.82:1).
Fairy Tale Green (#88CC55) color codes
| HEX | #88CC55 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(136, 204, 85) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(53.3%, 80%, 33.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(94, 54%, 57%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(94, 58%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(33%, 0%, 58%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(75.5, -41.6, 51.55) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(75.5, 66.24, 128.91) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(33.385, 49.075, 16.306) | |
| Decimal | 8965205 | |
| Short hex | #8C5 |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Fairy Tale Green, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #88CC55 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.82:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.94:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #88CC55 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.94:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.82:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #88CC55 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d3be48Protanopia
no red cones#cab85eDeuteranopia
no green cones#88c5b2Tritanopia
no blue cones#bababaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #88cc55; }
.text { color: #88cc55; }
.border { border: 2px solid #88cc55; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(136 204 85 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #88cc55, #55cc5d); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Pistachio.
See #88CC55 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #88CC55?
- #88CC55 is a moderate green known as Fairy Tale Green. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Fairy Tale Green?
- The RGB value is 136, 204, 85: 136 red, 204 green and 85 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Fairy Tale Green?
- The complementary color is #9955CC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #88CC55?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.82:1 and white text 1.94:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.