#88C5BC

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #88C5BC?

RGB(136, 197, 188), HSL(171.1, 34.5%, 65.3%), CMYK(31.0%, 0.0%, 4.6%, 22.7%).

Q: Does #88C5BC meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.95:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#88C5BC is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 136, 197, 188, in HSL 171.1°, 34.5%, 65.3%, and in CMYK 31.0%, 0.0%, 4.6%, 22.7%. The nearest named color is RAL 6027 Light Green.

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Color Values

HEX

#88C5BC

RGB

136, 197, 188

HSL

171.1, 34.5%, 65.3%

HSV

171.1, 31.0%, 77.3%

CMYK

31.0%, 0.0%, 4.6%, 22.7%

OKLCH

0.7793 0.064 184.5

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: RAL 6027 Light Green

Color Psychology

True cyan sits at the boundary of blue and green in the visible spectrum, projecting futurism, precision, and digital innovation. It is a primary color in CMYK printing and RGB displays, giving it a distinctly technological identity. Cyan suggests cutting-edge thinking and clear communication.

Design Usage

Medium cyan is a staple in tech branding, cloud computing services, and developer tools. It works well for interactive elements, link hover states, and data visualization highlights. Because cyan is highly saturated, use it as an accent rather than a dominant color to avoid visual strain.