#888480 Hex Color
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Use this grey when a design needs warmth without tipping into beige. The hex code #888480 sits at mid lightness with a dusty brown undertone, closer to stone than steel. It works best as a supporting tone in minimal interfaces, product surfaces, and typography. Black text clears WCAG AA on it at about 5.7:1 contrast. Pair it with deep navy for extra depth.
Questions about #888480
What is #888480 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #888480 is rgb(136, 132, 128), in HSL hsl(30, 3%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 6%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #888480?
Deep navy and muted olive both sit well against its warm grey tone, keeping schemes grounded. For a sharper accent, terracotta leans into its brown undertone.
Is #888480 readable on white or black?
#888480 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.