#88C89E color
The hex color #88C89E is a light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 53.3% red, 78.4% green and 62% blue (136, 200, 158).
Its hue angle is 141°, with 37% saturation and 66% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 32% cyan, 0% magenta, 21% yellow and 22% black.
The closest named color is Irish Spring (#90CCA3), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.8:1).
#88C89E color codes
| HEX | #88C89E | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(136, 200, 158) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(53.3%, 78.4%, 62%) | |
| HSL | hsl(141, 37%, 66%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(141, 32%, 78%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(32%, 0%, 21%, 22%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(75.46, -29.21, 14.62) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(75.46, 32.66, 153.41) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(36.977, 49.01, 39.853) | |
| Decimal | 8964254 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #88C89E, 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 #88C89E | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.8:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.94:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #88C89E as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.94:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.8:1 | 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 #88C89E looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c8be9cProtanopia
no red cones#bdb7a0Deuteranopia
no green cones#7dc7bcTritanopia
no blue cones#bababaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #88c89e; }
.text { color: #88c89e; }
.border { border: 2px solid #88c89e; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(136 200 158 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #88c89e, #88c8be); }
Similar colors
#90cca3Irish Spring#99cea0Garden Goddess#79d0a7Crystal Gem#6ec9a3Minted Elegance#8fbc8fDark Sea Green#7fbb9eNeptune Green#7ad7adTadorna Teal#7fba9eFroggy Pond
Questions
- What color is #88C89E?
- #88C89E is a light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Irish Spring. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #88C89E?
- The RGB value is 136, 200, 158: 136 red, 200 green and 158 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #88C89E?
- The complementary color is #C888B2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #88C89E?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.8:1 and white text 1.94:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.