#887B83 Hex Color

Dusty mauve with a sophisticated neutral balance

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This ashy, dusty magenta sits in a neutral space between grey and mauve. Because of its muted chroma, #887b83 works well as a supporting background tone rather than a dominant feature. It maintains strong accessibility, allowing for crisp black text readability. Pair this hex code with a sharp, cool-toned teal to avoid a muddy appearance in branding or UI design.

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What is #887b83 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #887b83 is rgb(136, 123, 131), in HSL hsl(323, 5%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 4%, 47%.

How can I pair #887b83 effectively without it looking muddy?

To prevent #887b83 from appearing dull, balance it with high-contrast, cool-toned accents like teal or a deep slate blue. These vibrant, cool additions provide the necessary chromatic push to lift the desaturated mauve and keep your overall design palette feeling sharp and professional.

Is #887b83 readable on white or black?

#887b83 has a 4.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.20:1 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.

#887B83 Hex Color

Dusty mauve with a sophisticated neutral balance

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