#888171 Hex Color
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#888171 is a muted yellow-gray with dusty, ashy undertones and a matte, understated finish. Its low saturation creates a calm, practical mood suited to construction branding, budget products, sale graphics, and supporting UI elements. Use the hex code #888171 as a supporting tone with black text, which provides about a 5.4:1 contrast ratio for readable body copy.
Questions about #888171
What is #888171 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #888171 is rgb(136, 129, 113), in HSL hsl(42, 9%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 17%, 47%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #888171?
#888171 pairs well with black, warm white, charcoal, and muted terracotta, creating readable contrast while keeping its dusty yellow-gray character grounded; use terracotta sparingly for warmth and warm white for a softer, more open layout.
Does #888171 work with black text?
#888171 provides about a 5.4:1 contrast ratio with black, meeting the 4.5:1 WCAG AA threshold for normal text; check every other text-background pairing separately because nearby tints and shades can change the result.
Does #888171 read as warm or cool?
#888171 reads as a warm-leaning neutral because its yellow undertone outweighs its grayness, while low saturation and ashy value keep it restrained rather than sunny; it works well when a design needs practical calm instead of strong color.
Is #888171 readable on white or black?
#888171 has a 3.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.42:1 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.