Information about #88A0A5 color

#88A0A5 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #88A0A5 belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(136, 160, 165) (53.3% red, 62.7% green, 64.7% blue), or CMYK 11 / 2 / 0 / 35 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#88A0A5 presents itself as a gently muted aqua cyan — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Bali Hai (#849CA9). Nearby in the Register you will also find Destiny (#889E9D) and Boulevard (#8EA5A0).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(136, 160, 165)), which gives #88A0A5 its character. If you plan to put text on a #88A0A5 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 7.6:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.8:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #88A0A5 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#88A0A5 color variations

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#88A0A5 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #88A0A5

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Bali Hai color link
Bali Hai

#849CA9

Destiny color link
Destiny

#889E9D

Boulevard color link
Boulevard

#8EA5A0

Ashley Blue color link
Ashley Blue

#8699AB

Cascade color link
Cascade

#8BA9A5

Bounty color link
Bounty

#919FA0

Ziggurat color link
Ziggurat

#81A6AA

Dusted Blue color link
Dusted Blue

#929FA2

Submarine color link
Submarine

#8C9C9C

Bluey Grey color link
Bluey Grey

#89A0B0

Aqua Blue color link
Aqua Blue

#86ABA5

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#88A0A5
  • RGB136, 160, 165
  • CMYK11, 2, 0, 35
  • CSSrgb(136, 160, 165)
  • HSL190°, 14%, 59%
  • HSL Precise190.345°, 13.876%, 59.02%
  • HSV190°, 18%, 65%
  • HSB190°, 18%, 65%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.533
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.627
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.647
  • GLSLvec3(0.533, 0.627, 0.647)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.533, 0.627, 0.647, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.533, 0.627, 0.647)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB53.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB62.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB64.7%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID88A0A5
  • DECIMAL ID8954021
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01