Queer Blue color: hex code #88ACE0
Queer Blue has the hex code #88ACE0. It is a light, moderate azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 53.3% red, 67.5% green and 87.8% blue (136, 172, 224).
Its hue angle is 215°, with 59% saturation and 71% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 39% cyan, 23% magenta, 0% yellow and 12% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.02:1).
Queer Blue (#88ACE0) color codes
| HEX | #88ACE0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(136, 172, 224) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(53.3%, 67.5%, 87.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(215, 59%, 71%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(215, 39%, 88%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(39%, 23%, 0%, 12%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(69.55, 0.72, -30.08) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(69.55, 30.09, 271.37) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(38.356, 40.119, 76.229) | |
| Decimal | 8957152 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Queer Blue, 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 #88ACE0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.02:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.33:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #88ACE0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.33:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.02:1 | 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 #88ACE0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#99afe2Protanopia
no red cones#8fa6dfDeuteranopia
no green cones#6ab7beTritanopia
no blue cones#aaaaaaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #88ace0; }
.text { color: #88ace0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #88ace0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(136 172 224 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #88ace0, #9088e0); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Dusty Blue.
See #88ACE0 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #88ACE0?
- #88ACE0 is a light, moderate azure known as Queer Blue. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Queer Blue?
- The RGB value is 136, 172, 224: 136 red, 172 green and 224 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Queer Blue?
- The complementary color is #E0BC88, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #88ACE0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.02:1 and white text 2.33:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.