#888E8B Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #888e8b is a balanced gray with a faint green cast and medium lightness. Its restrained character suits interface backgrounds, product design, and architectural palettes without stealing focus. Use it as a supporting neutral beside off-white or navy; black text remains highly readable, making this hex code practical for body copy and labels.
Questions about #888e8b
What is #888e8b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #888e8b is rgb(136, 142, 139), in HSL hsl(150, 3%, 55%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 2%, 44%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #888e8b?
Does #888e8b read as warm or cool?
#888e8b reads as a cool-leaning neutral because its green and blue values sit slightly above red, though low saturation keeps it from feeling distinctly green. That makes it easy to place beside warm wood, cream, or navy.
Is #888e8b readable on white or black?
#888e8b has a 3.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.28:1 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.