#888389 Hex Color
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This ashy, dusty purple acts as a muted neutral with significant grey undertones. Because it balances on the edge of violet and stone, #888389 provides a sophisticated alternative to standard greys in UI backgrounds. It carries enough contrast to support black text for readability. Use this hex code as a supporting tone to ground brighter accent colors rather than as a dominant base.
Questions about #888389
What is #888389 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #888389 is rgb(136, 131, 137), in HSL hsl(290, 2%, 53%) and in CMYK 1%, 4%, 0%, 46%.
How should I use #888389 in a web layout?
#888389 works best as a supporting neutral or background color rather than a dominant base. Its muted violet quality provides enough contrast to comfortably support black or dark charcoal text while grounding brighter accent colors without overwhelming the visual hierarchy.
Is #888389 considered warm or cool?
#888389 leans toward the cool side of the spectrum due to its significant grey and stone undertones. While it carries a hint of violet, the desaturated nature of this hex code keeps it feeling clinical and stable rather than vibrant or warm.
Is #888389 readable on white or black?
#888389 has a 3.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.65:1 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.