#888C90 Hex Color
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Stone Cairn is a steady, mid-tone grey that provides a grounded base for interface designs. Because it sits at a balanced brightness, it remains readable with dark text, making it a reliable choice for body content and background blocks. The hex code for this neutral shade is #888c90. Use it alongside desaturated blues or terracottas to add professional structure without overwhelming your composition.
Questions about Stone Cairn
What is the hex code for Stone Cairn?
Stone Cairn is #888c90. In RGB that is rgb(136, 140, 144), in HSL hsl(210, 3%, 55%) and in CMYK 6%, 3%, 0%, 44%.
Does #888c90 read as a warm or cool grey?
Stone Cairn sits in a neutral, balanced position on the color wheel. It lacks strong yellow or blue undertones, allowing it to act as a versatile anchor that doesn't conflict with either warm or cool palettes.
What colors pair well with #888c90 for UI design?
This mid-tone grey works effectively when paired with desaturated blues like slate or earthy tones like terracotta. Using these pairings creates visual interest without sacrificing the professional, grounded structure that #888c90 provides to your interface.
Is Stone Cairn readable on white or black?
Stone Cairn has a 3.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.20:1 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.