#888D9C Hex Color
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This dusty, muted indigo carries a distinct ashy undertone that leans heavily toward grey. With its understated and desaturated profile, #888d9c functions best as a professional base or a secondary neutral for UI design. It pairs well with crisp charcoal or soft cream to balance its cool intensity. Because it offers strong contrast against black, it remains readable for both text and iconography in modern interfaces.
Questions about #888d9c
What is #888d9c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #888d9c is rgb(136, 141, 156), in HSL hsl(225, 9%, 57%) and in CMYK 13%, 10%, 0%, 39%.
How does #888d9c perform in professional UI design?
#888d9c excels as a secondary neutral because its ashy undertones offer high readability against black while remaining softer than pure grey. It maintains a professional, desaturated look that does not compete with primary call-to-action buttons.
Which colors pair best with #888d9c for a balanced palette?
This color anchors beautifully when paired with charcoal for high contrast or a soft, creamy off-white to highlight its cool, dusty indigo character. These combinations create a modern, high-end aesthetic perfect for minimalist digital products.
Is #888d9c readable on white or black?
#888d9c has a 3.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.33:1 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.