#888F7F Hex Color
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#888f7f is a muted, matte lime shade softened by gray and ashy undertones. Its subdued lightness creates a calm, dependable mood for nature branding, gaming interfaces, sports graphics, and supporting backgrounds. Use it as a 30% supporting tone with charcoal or warm cream. Black text achieves about 6.3:1 contrast. The hex code is #888f7f.
Questions about #888f7f
What is #888f7f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #888f7f is rgb(136, 143, 127), in HSL hsl(86, 7%, 53%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 11%, 44%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #888f7f?
#888f7f pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, muted navy, and terracotta, which balance its ashy lime base with darker contrast or earthy warmth and keep the overall palette calm, natural, and dependable.
Is #888f7f warm or cool?
#888f7f reads as a muted, slightly cool lime because gray and ashy undertones soften its green-yellow base, while its subdued lightness prevents the hue from feeling vivid or tropical in most palettes.
Is #888f7f readable on white or black?
#888f7f has a 3.34:1 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.