#888C9A Hex Color
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Worn denim dusted with ash, #888c9a is a muted indigo that sits close to grey. Its low saturation and mid-lightness read matte, so it works best as a supporting tone rather than the star. Pair it with terracotta or mustard to bring warmth, or use it as a soft background where black text stays readable at about 6.3:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body copy.
Questions about #888c9a
What is #888c9a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #888c9a is rgb(136, 140, 154), in HSL hsl(227, 8%, 57%) and in CMYK 12%, 9%, 0%, 40%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #888c9a?
Warm earth tones balance this cool, ashy indigo best, so try terracotta, mustard, or clay accents against it. Cream instead of pure white also keeps it from looking washed out.
Does #888c9a read warm or cool?
Cool, but only barely. The indigo undertone pulls toward blue-purple, while the heavy grey content flattens most of the temperature, giving it a neutral, overcast feel on screen.
Is #888c9a readable on white or black?
#888c9a has a 3.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.26:1 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.