#88B38A color
The hex color #88B38A is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 53.3% red, 70.2% green and 54.1% blue (136, 179, 138).
Its hue angle is 123°, with 22% saturation and 62% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 24% cyan, 0% magenta, 23% yellow and 30% black.
The closest named color is Verde (#7FB383), a difference of 2.3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.86:1).
#88B38A color codes
| HEX | #88B38A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(136, 179, 138) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(53.3%, 70.2%, 54.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(123, 22%, 62%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(123, 24%, 70%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(24%, 0%, 23%, 30%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(68.97, -22.61, 16.36) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(68.97, 27.91, 144.11) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(30.86, 39.308, 30.001) | |
| Decimal | 8958858 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #88B38A, 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 #88B38A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.86:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #88B38A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.86:1 | 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 #88B38A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b5ab88Protanopia
no red cones#ada78cDeuteranopia
no green cones#84b1a8Tritanopia
no blue cones#a8a8a8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #88b38a; }
.text { color: #88b38a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #88b38a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(136 179 138 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #88b38a, #88b3a0); }
Similar colors
#7fb383Verde#8fbc8fDark Sea Green#95b388Foliage#76ad83Green Goddess#84a97cVerdant Haven#73b683Frog Pond#88aa77Lush Fields#6db083Lily Pads
Questions
- What color is #88B38A?
- #88B38A is a grayish green, closest to the named color Verde. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #88B38A?
- The RGB value is 136, 179, 138: 136 red, 179 green and 138 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #88B38A?
- The complementary color is #B388B1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #88B38A?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.86:1 and white text 2.37:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.