#88888A Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
This mid-tone grey sits on the cooler side of the spectrum, offering a dusty, professional finish. With enough contrast for readable black text, the hex code #88888a works perfectly as a supporting tone in minimal interface design. It provides a stable backdrop that prevents high-contrast layouts from feeling stark, anchoring your content without dominating the visual hierarchy.
Questions about #88888a
What is #88888a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #88888a is rgb(136, 136, 138), in HSL hsl(240, 1%, 54%) and in CMYK 1%, 1%, 0%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #88888a?
Because #88888a is a neutral, cool-toned grey, it acts as a versatile anchor for high-saturation accent colors like bright blue or deep orange. It also creates a sophisticated, monochromatic aesthetic when layered with lighter greys or charcoal text.
Is #88888a readable on white or black?
#88888a has a 3.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.93:1 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.