#886CC9 Hex Color
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A muted violet with cool gray undertones, #886cc9 sits at a middle lightness that keeps it readable rather than loud. As a hex code, it works well as a supporting tone under warm golds or paired with deep plum, and it reads slightly washed out next to plain white. Black text passes WCAG AA on it at about 5.0:1 contrast, so it holds small body copy.
Questions about #886cc9
What is #886cc9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #886cc9 is rgb(136, 108, 201), in HSL hsl(258, 46%, 61%) and in CMYK 32%, 46%, 0%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #886cc9?
#886cc9 flatters warm golds and deep plum, which bring out its violet base without crowding it. A muted sage also works when you want a softer, natural pairing.
Is #886cc9 readable on white or black?
#886cc9 has a 4.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.03:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.