#888798 Hex Color
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#888798 is a muted, ashy purple with a matte finish and gray undertones. Its restrained lightness creates a calm, spiritual mood without feeling sweet, making it useful for UI backgrounds, supporting panels, and refined branding. Pair it with charcoal or muted gold for structure and contrast. Black text reads clearly on this color. The hex code is #888798.
Questions about #888798
What is #888798 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #888798 is rgb(136, 135, 152), in HSL hsl(244, 8%, 56%) and in CMYK 11%, 11%, 0%, 40%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #888798?
#888798 pairs well with charcoal for structure and muted gold for a restrained accent, while white can brighten the palette and soft lavender can extend its calm, cool character without making the overall scheme feel sweet or overly decorative.
Does #888798 look warm or cool?
#888798 reads as a cool, muted purple because its blue channel is higher than its red and green channels, while gray undertones soften the hue and keep its saturation visually controlled. It creates a calm, restrained mood rather than a bright or sugary purple.
Is #888798 readable on white or black?
#888798 has a 3.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.96:1 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.