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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#88B2E2 — Sky Blue
#88B2E2 is a light saturated blue sitting at 212° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #88B2E2
- f3f7fc
- cddff3
- a7c6ea
- 81aee1
- 5c95d7
- 367dce
- 2a66ac
- 205086
- 173960
- 0e233a
- 050c15
Color schemes using #88B2E2
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#88B2E2 FAQ
What color is #88B2E2?
#88B2E2 is a shade of sky blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 212 degrees, 61% saturation and 71% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #88B2E2?
#88B2E2 is rgb(136, 178, 226) in RGB, hsl(212, 61%, 71%) in HSL, and cmyk(40%, 21%, 0%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #88B2E2?
White text on this background reaches 2.21:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.51:1.
What colors go well with #88B2E2?
Its direct complement is #E2B888. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E28B88 and #DFE288 gives you contrast without the vibration.