#888C9E Hex Color
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#888c9e is a dusty, ashy indigo that leans heavily into gray. Because it is so muted and matte, it works best as a calm, structural background rather than a main accent. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep charcoal or burnt orange to avoid looking washed out. This hex code provides enough contrast for readable body text, making it a reliable choice for UI designs that need a serious, understated aesthetic.
Questions about #888c9e
What is #888c9e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #888c9e is rgb(136, 140, 158), in HSL hsl(229, 10%, 58%) and in CMYK 14%, 11%, 0%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #888c9e?
This muted shade relies on strong contrast to avoid looking washed out, making it an excellent partner for charcoal text or deep, saturated accents. It also creates a sophisticated, balanced palette when paired with burnt orange or muted terracotta.
Is #888c9e readable on white or black?
#888c9e has a 3.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.29:1 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.