#8B88A5 Hex Color
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A dusty, muted purple with gray undertones, #8b88a5 feels matte, restrained, and gently mysterious. Its low saturation suits wellness, cosmetics, spiritual branding, wedding stationery, and refined gaming interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone beside ink navy or warm ivory, rather than a dominant background. Black text has about 6.2:1 contrast on this shade. The hex code is #8b88a5.
Questions about #8b88a5
What is #8b88a5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8b88a5 is rgb(139, 136, 165), in HSL hsl(246, 14%, 59%) and in CMYK 16%, 18%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #8b88a5?
#8b88a5 pairs well with warm ivory, ink navy, charcoal, and muted mauve, which balance its cool gray-purple base without competing with its muted character or making the composition feel stark. Use ivory for a softer contrast and navy for stronger definition.
What mood does #8b88a5 create in a design?
#8b88a5 creates a restrained, gently mysterious mood, combining a dusty purple cast with gray undertones that feel matte, calm, and less playful than a brighter violet in most palettes and layouts. It works best as a supporting tone for wellness, cosmetics, spiritual branding, and wedding stationery.
Is #8b88a5 readable on white or black?
#8b88a5 has a 3.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.16:1 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.