#888E96 Hex Color
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#888e96 is a muted, ashy blue that leans heavily into grey. It provides a stable, professional base for finance and security interfaces. Pair it with black text for optimal readability, as the 6.4:1 contrast ratio exceeds accessibility standards. While this neutral tone works well for corporate applications, it can appear flat in isolation. The hex code for this color is #888e96.
Questions about #888e96
What is #888e96 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #888e96 is rgb(136, 142, 150), in HSL hsl(214, 6%, 56%) and in CMYK 9%, 5%, 0%, 41%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What makes #888e96 effective for corporate design?
The color #888e96 works well in corporate settings because its muted, ashy blue tones provide a professional, non-distracting foundation. It maintains a 6.4:1 contrast ratio against black text, ensuring that your data-heavy financial or security dashboards remain accessible and easy to read.
Which colors complement #888e96 in a UI palette?
This color pairs best with high-contrast, deep neutrals like charcoal to maintain its professional character without overwhelming the design. Because #888e96 sits in a cool, desaturated space, it also benefits from small accents of warm tones to keep the interface from appearing flat.
Is #888e96 readable on white or black?
#888e96 has a 3.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.35:1 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.