#88838B Hex Color
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#88838b is an ashy, dusty purple with a strong gray cast and restrained violet undertones. Its medium lightness and low saturation create a thoughtful, structured mood suited to luxury, spiritual, gaming, and wine-inspired designs. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or burgundy; black text also reaches about 5.7:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #88838b.
Questions about #88838b
What is #88838b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #88838b is rgb(136, 131, 139), in HSL hsl(278, 3%, 53%) and in CMYK 2%, 6%, 0%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #88838b?
#88838b pairs well with charcoal, warm white, and burgundy, which reinforce its muted violet base without making the palette feel flat. Use it as a supporting color, then add a warmer accent for contrast.
Is #88838b readable on white or black?
#88838b has a 3.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.66:1 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.