Pale Bright Cerulean is a medium-light, saturated shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #88BDF2, which equals rgb(136, 189, 242) in RGB and hsl(210, 80%, 74%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C44 M22 Y0 K5, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#88BDF2 - RGB
136, 189, 242 - HSL
210°, 80%, 74% - CMYK
44, 22, 0, 5 - Family
Blue - Tone
Medium-light, saturated
About Pale Bright Cerulean
Blue shades feel trustworthy, calm and professional. This family includes cyans, teals, skies and navies, and it is the most common choice for technology, finance and healthcare brands. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 10.61:1. Its complementary color is #F2BD88.
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Pale Bright Cerulean color codes
| HEX | #88BDF2 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(136, 189, 242) |
| HSL | hsl(210, 80%, 74%) |
| HSV | 210°, 44%, 95% |
| CMYK | 44%, 22%, 0%, 5% |
| Decimal | 8961522 |
Shades and tints of Pale Bright Cerulean
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#EBF4FD - 100
#D7E9FB - 200
#C4DEF9 - 300
#B0D3F6 - 400
#9CC8F4 - 500
#88BDF2 - 600
#719ECA - 700
#5B7EA1 - 800
#445F79 - 900
#2D3F51 - 950
#172028
Color harmonies for Pale Bright Cerulean
- Complementary
#F2BD88≈ Pale Bright Tangerine - Analogous −30°
#88F2F2≈ Pale Bright Teal - Analogous +30°
#8888F2≈ Pale Bright Ultramarine - Triadic +120°
#F288BD≈ Pale Bright Rose - Triadic +240°
#BDF288≈ Pale Bright Spring Bud - Split 150°
#F28888≈ Pale Bright Cardinal - Split 210°
#F2F288≈ Pale Bright Citron
Contrast and accessibility of Pale Bright Cerulean
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Pale Bright Cerulean | Aa | 1.98:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Pale Bright Cerulean | Aa | 10.61:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Pale Bright Cerulean
background-color: #88BDF2;color: #88BDF2;background-color: rgb(136, 189, 242);background-color: hsl(210, 80%, 74%);:root { --color-pale-bright-cerulean: #88BDF2; }class="bg-[#88BDF2]"Colors similar to Pale Bright Cerulean
- Pale Bright Azure
#88C7F2 - Pale Bright Cornflower
#88B2F2 - Pale Soft Cerulean
#95BDE4 - Pale Cerulean
#7ABDFF - Pale Soft Azure
#95C5E4 - Pale Soft Cornflower
#95B5E4 - Sky Blue
#87CEEB - Light Sky Blue
#87CEFA - Pale Azure
#7ACAFF - Pale Cornflower
#7AAFFF - Pale Bright Capri
#88D2F2 - Pale Soft Capri
#95CDE4
More blue shades
- Dark Bright Cerulean
#0D4277 - Deep Bright Cerulean
#11579C - Medium Dark Bright Cerulean
#156BC1 - Bright Cerulean
#197FE6 - Medium Light Bright Cerulean
#3E94EA - Light Bright Cerulean
#63A8EE - Very Pale Bright Cerulean
#ACD1F6 - Palest Bright Cerulean
#D1E5FA - Darkest Soft Cerulean
#0A1929 - Very Dark Soft Cerulean
#122E49 - Dark Soft Cerulean
#1B426A
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pale Bright Cerulean?
The HEX code for Pale Bright Cerulean is #88BDF2.
What is the RGB value of Pale Bright Cerulean?
Pale Bright Cerulean has an RGB value of 136, 189, 242 (rgb(136, 189, 242)). In HSL it is 210°, 80%, 74%.
What text color should I use on Pale Bright Cerulean?
Use black text on Pale Bright Cerulean. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.98:1 and black text has 10.61:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Pale Bright Cerulean?
The complementary color of Pale Bright Cerulean is #F2BD88. Analogous colors #88F2F2 and #8888F2 also pair well.