#88AEA2 color
The hex color #88AEA2 is a grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 53.3% red, 68.2% green and 63.5% blue (136, 174, 162).
Its hue angle is 161°, with 19% saturation and 61% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 22% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow and 32% black.
The closest named color is Treetop (#91B6AC), a difference of 2.6 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.62:1).
#88AEA2 color codes
| HEX | #88AEA2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(136, 174, 162) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(53.3%, 68.2%, 63.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(161, 19%, 61%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(161, 22%, 68%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(22%, 0%, 7%, 32%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(68.1, -15.38, 1.94) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(68.1, 15.5, 172.81) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(31.809, 38.114, 39.856) | |
| Decimal | 8957602 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #88AEA2, 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 #88AEA2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.62:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.44:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #88AEA2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.44:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.62:1 | 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 #88AEA2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#aba9a1Protanopia
no red cones#a4a4a3Deuteranopia
no green cones#7fafaaTritanopia
no blue cones#a6a6a6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #88aea2; }
.text { color: #88aea2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #88aea2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(136 174 162 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #88aea2, #88a7ae); }
Similar colors
#91b6acTreetop#94b1a9Ninja Turtle#80aa95Catnip#8ebaa6Lichen#7db39eBeau Monde#829f96Japanese Bonsai#8ca891OMGreen#88aaaaHarbour Mist
Closest common color name: Cadet Blue.
Questions
- What color is #88AEA2?
- #88AEA2 is a grayish spring green, closest to the named color Treetop. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #88AEA2?
- The RGB value is 136, 174, 162: 136 red, 174 green and 162 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #88AEA2?
- The complementary color is #AE8894, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #88AEA2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.62:1 and white text 2.44:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.