#886871 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #886871 is a dusty pink with low saturation and a matte, gray-leaning finish. Its restrained warmth supports romantic, cosmetic, floral, and fashion palettes without overpowering them. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream, plum, or soft gray; it can look muddy over large areas. White text reaches about 4.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #886871.
Questions about #886871
What is #886871 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #886871 is rgb(136, 104, 113), in HSL hsl(343, 13%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 17%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #886871?
Cream, soft gray, and plum pair well with #886871, balancing its dusty pink base without competing with its muted finish; cream adds lift, plum adds depth, and soft gray creates a quiet, tonal palette.
Does #886871 look warm or cool?
#886871 reads as a muted warm-leaning pink because its red value is higher than its blue value, while its low saturation and gray component keep the warmth restrained, giving it a dusty, understated feel instead of a bright rosy appearance.
Where does #886871 work best in a design?
#886871 works best as a supporting tone in cosmetic and floral palettes or fashion layouts, where its dusty pink character adds softness without dominating; use it for accents and secondary elements instead of broad, high-impact fields.
Is #886871 readable on white or black?
#886871 has a 4.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.26:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.