What color is #88CD90?

#88CD90 is a light, soft green. In RGB it is rgb(136, 205, 144), and in HSL hsl(127, 41%, 67%).

Is #88CD90 accessible as text?

On white, #88CD90 has a contrast ratio of 1.88:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 11.18:1 (passes). For text placed on #88CD90, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #88CD90?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is emerald-400 (#00D492).

What colors go well with #88CD90?

#88CD90 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #CD88C5. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #88CD90 below.

Is #88CD90 good for buttons?

#88CD90 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #88CD90 — white text only reaches 1.88:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #88CD90 the same as CSS mediumaquamarine?

No — #88CD90 is not the CSS named color mediumaquamarine, but mediumaquamarine (#66CDAA) is the closest CSS named color.

#88CD90 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #88CD90

Not just a swatch — here's how #88CD90 works with other colors. Named schemes with #88CD90 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #88CD90 Secondary #4C6B3C Accent #AD6C00 Surface #EEEAD6 Anchor #3C2F20

Pistachio leads this botanical set among foliage greens and a terracotta accent, softened by cream and grounded in bark brown.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #88CD90 Accent #A8C4BA Surface #E2D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #1A3648

Pistachio opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #88CD90 Surface #EEE9DC Highlight #F5F1E7 Secondary #B6B09F Ink #2B2723

Pistachio sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #88CD90 Secondary #AD6C00 Accent #687C4C Surface #F2EDDD Anchor #3A2B1E

This palette keeps Pistachio as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #88CD90 Secondary #D6EED8 Support #989286 Ink #17140F

Pistachio is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Pistachio carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #88CD90 actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 46/100

Neutral

Balanced temperature — flexible, sits between warm and cool schemes.

Softness 62/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 21/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 44/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 29/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 43/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 31/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 46/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 76/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #88CD90 with

Celadon Medium Aquamarine Wisteria Platinum Hunter Green

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 9.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E9F3EA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #88CDA7 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #88CD90 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #88CD90;
  --color-base-rgb: 136 205 144;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(78.6% 0.111 147.3);
  --color-50: #F4FBF5;
  --color-100: #E2F3E4;
  --color-200: #C6E7C9;
  --color-300: #9DD2A3;
  --color-400: #77BB7F;
  --color-500: #569E5F;
  --color-600: #477A4D;
  --color-700: #37583B;
  --color-800: #273A29;
  --color-900: #19241A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pistachio: {
    50: '#F4FBF5',
    100: '#E2F3E4',
    200: '#C6E7C9',
    300: '#9DD2A3',
    400: '#77BB7F',
    500: '#569E5F',
    600: '#477A4D',
    700: '#37583B',
    800: '#273A29',
    900: '#19241A',
  },
}

$base: #88CD90;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F4FBF5;
$base-100: #E2F3E4;
$base-200: #C6E7C9;
$base-300: #9DD2A3;
$base-400: #77BB7F;
$base-500: #569E5F;
$base-600: #477A4D;
$base-700: #37583B;
$base-800: #273A29;
$base-900: #19241A;
$base-hover: #58B963;
$base-subtle: #DEEEE0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#88CD90",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F4FBF5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#E2F3E4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#C6E7C9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#9DD2A3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#77BB7F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#569E5F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#477A4D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#37583B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#273A29",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#19241A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #88CD90

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Pairs with #88CD90

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