#887480 Hex Color
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Bleak and dusty, #887480 functions as a muted, grey-magenta tone that avoids being overtly saccharine. This color works best as a supporting background element rather than a dominant feature, as it can appear flat in large applications. When paired with charcoal greys, it provides sufficient contrast for readable typography, meeting accessibility standards while maintaining a sophisticated, understated aesthetic. The hex code for this shade is #887480.
Questions about #887480
What is #887480 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #887480 is rgb(136, 116, 128), in HSL hsl(324, 8%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 6%, 47%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
How can #887480 be effectively used in web typography?
#887480 works best as an accent or background color rather than for body text because it lacks the necessary contrast against light backgrounds. Pair it with deep charcoal or dark near-black hues to ensure your typography remains accessible and legible for all users.
Does #887480 lean warm or cool?
#887480 generally reads as a cool, desaturated tone because of its significant grey component. While it carries the base hue of magenta, the dusty, muted nature pulls it away from the vibrant warmth usually associated with that spectrum.
Is #887480 readable on white or black?
#887480 has a 4.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.85:1 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.