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Polo Blue

#88B4DD

Polo Blue is a cool light color with the hex code #88B4DD. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 136, 180, 221 in digital design or CMYK 38%, 19%, 0%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Polo Blue color values

HEX
#88B4DD
RGB
136, 180, 221
HSL
209°, 56%, 70%
CMYK
38, 19, 0, 13

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Polo Blue sits at 209° on the color wheel with 56% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 56% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Polo Blue is rendered as rgb(136, 180, 221), where the blue channel is highest at 221, anchoring the color in the cool register. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Polo Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 38C 19M 0Y 13K. The low-to-moderate black value (13%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (38%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Polo Blue

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #88B4DD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 136, 180, 221;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#88B4DD',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 38%
M: 19%
Y: 0%
K: 13%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(136, 180, 221)
rgba(136, 180, 221, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 209° on the color wheel

Meta logo
Meta
Subaru logo
Subaru
American Express logo
American Express
HubSpot logo
HubSpot

Frequently asked questions

What color is #88B4DD?
#88B4DD is Polo Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 136, 180, 221. It has a hue of 209°, 56% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #88B4DD?
The RGB color code for #88B4DD is rgb(136, 180, 221). This means it contains 136 red, 180 green, and 221 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Polo Blue a warm or cool color?
Polo Blue (#88B4DD) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #88B4DD in CSS?
You can use #88B4DD in CSS with: background-color: #88B4DD; or color: #88B4DD; or as an RGB value: rgb(136, 180, 221). For print design, use CMYK: 38%, 19%, 0%, 13%.

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