Pearl Aqua

HEX: #88D8C0 | Modern Palette

On White
1.66:1
FAIL
On Black
12.63:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#88D8C0
RGB
136, 216, 192
HSL
162°, 37% ,84%
CMYK
37.04, 0, 11.11, 15.29

About Pearl Aqua

Pearl Aqua (#88D8C0) is a color with RGB(136, 216, 192) and HSL(162°, 37.04%, 84.71%). In design, it fits Cool styles and is suitable for Text, Background, Print. Its complementary color is #D888A0, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #C088D8 and #D8C088. The name comes from Pearl Aqua (English).

  • HEX: #88D8C0
  • RGB: 136, 216, 192
  • HSL: 162°, 37.04%, 84.71%
  • Style: Cool
  • Use case: Text, Background, Print
  • Complementary color: #D888A0
  • Triadic colors: #C088D8, #D8C088
  • The name comes from Pearl Aqua (English).

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Color Palettes

Pearl Aqua #88D8C0 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
 
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
 
 
 
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Pearl Aqua #88D8C0 pairs with #D888A0 as its complementary color, and #C088D8 and #D8C088 in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

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Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Pearl Aqua #88D8C0 moves from dark #06130F tones through the base color to lighter #ECF9F5 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Style
Cool
Use case
Text Background Print

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #C5C5C2
Protanopia #D1D1C0
Tritanopia #8DD5D5
Achromatopsia #C9C9C9

Frequently Asked Questions

Pearl Aqua (#88D8C0) is a color with RGB(136, 216, 192) and HSL(162°, 37.04%, 84.71%).

#88D8C0 pairs strongly with #D888A0 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#88D8C0 is suitable for Text, Background, Print and works well with Cool styles.

The name Pearl Aqua is linked to Pearl Aqua from English, meaning A color name combining 'pearl' (referring to the iridescent, soft luster of a pearl) and 'aqua' (Latin for water, commonly used to describe blue-green colors reminiscent of water)..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Pearl Aqua
Meaning A color name combining 'pearl' (referring to the iridescent, soft luster of a pearl) and 'aqua' (Latin for water, commonly used to describe blue-green colors reminiscent of water).
Language English
First Recorded Use Late 20th - Early 21st Century

History

The term 'aqua' has been used to describe blue-green colors since at least the late 19th century, often associated with water or marine themes. 'Pearl' has long been used to describe colors with a soft, lustrous quality, often off-white or very pale shades. The combination 'Pearl Aqua' specifically aims to evoke a soft, slightly muted, and perhaps subtly shimmering blue-green, distinct from a vibrant or deep aqua. Its rise is linked to the need for more descriptive and nuanced color names in digital and commercial contexts.

First Recorded Use

The specific combination 'Pearl Aqua' as a named color, particularly with a defined hex code like #88d8c0, gained prominence with the advent of digital color systems, web design, and standardized color palettes. While 'aqua' and 'pearl' have older uses, their precise pairing for a specific shade is more modern.

Cultural Associations

This color often evokes feelings of calmness, serenity, and freshness. It's frequently used in designs aiming for a clean, modern, or spa-like aesthetic. It can be associated with nature (clear water, tropical seas), luxury (due to 'pearl'), and tranquility. It's a popular choice in interior design, fashion, and branding for products related to wellness, beauty, and technology.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #88D8C0;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #88D8C0;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #88D8C0;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #88D8C0,
        #E6CAD2
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #88D8C0,
        #E6CAD2
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$pearl-aqua: #88D8C0;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$pearl-aqua-r: 136;
$pearl-aqua-g: 216;
$pearl-aqua-b: 192;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $pearl-aqua;
    color: rgba($pearl-aqua-r, $pearl-aqua-g, $pearl-aqua-b, 0.8);
}