#888E8C

Color Details

HEX
#888E8C
RGB
rgb(136, 142, 140)
HSL
hsl(160, 3%, 55%)
CMYK
cmyk(4%, 0%, 1%, 44%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 6.29:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #888e8c
Contrast 6.29:1 AA
White on #888e8c
Contrast 3.34:1 Fail
#888e8c on Black
Contrast 6.29:1 AA
#888e8c on White
Contrast 3.34:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#a0a5a3
#b8bbba
#cfd2d1
#6d7270
#525554
#363938

Complement & Analogous

#90898b
#739da5
#73a57b

Triadic

#8d8990
#908d89

Monochrome

#363938 #525554 #888e8c #b8bbba #cfd2d1 #e7e8e8

Analogous

#73a57b #9dc0a3 #888e8c #8fb1b7 #739da5 #5c7e84

Complementary Mix

#525554 #888e8c #b8bbba #90898b #b7b2b4 #5e595a

Nearby Colors

#888e8b
#888e8d
#888e7c
#888e9c

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About #888E8C

#888E8C converts to RGB(136, 142, 140) and HSL(160, 3%, 55%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#888E8C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #888E8C?
RGB: 136, 142, 140. Copy as CSS: rgb(136, 142, 140)
Is #888E8C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #888E8C?
Complement: #90898b.
Does #888E8C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.34:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 6.29:1 (AA (normal text)).