#887DB5 Color Information

Hex color code: #887DB5

A subtle blue shade, #887DB5 appears as (136, 125, 181) in RGB and (252°, 27%, 60%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameLight Slate Gray
HEX
#887DB5
RGB
136, 125, 181
HSL
252°, 27%, 60%
CMYK
25%, 31%, 0%, 29%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #887DB5;
background-color: #887DB5;
border-color: #887DB5;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #887DB5;
border: 2px solid #887DB5;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#887DB5]
text-[#887DB5]
border-[#887DB5]
shadow-[0_0_10px_887DB5]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #887DB5, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #887DB5; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #887DB5; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #887DB5; background-color: #887DB515; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #887DB520; border-left: 4px solid #887DB5; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #887DB5; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #887DB5 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

136, 125, 181

Red: 136 / Green: 125 / Blue: 181

HSL

252°, 27%, 60%

Hue: 252° / Saturation: 27% / Lightness: 60%

CMYK

25%, 31%, 0%, 29%

Cyan: 25% / Magenta: 31% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 29%

What color is #887DB5?

#887DB5 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #887DB5 to RGB:

rgb(136, 125, 181)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #887DB5 to HSL:

hsl(252, 27%, 60%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #887DB5 to CMYK:

cmyk(25%, 31%, 0%, 29%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A gentle blue tone, #887DB5 has RGB (136, 125, 181) and HSL (252°, 27%, 60%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #887DB5 is #AAB57D, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #7D8EB5.

Use #887DB5 in CSS: color: #887DB5 or background-color: #887DB5. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #887DB5

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 5.65:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #887DB5?

#887DB5 is a gentle blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #887DB5?

#887DB5 in RGB is (136, 125, 181) - 136 red, 125 green, and 181 blue.

How to use #887DB5 in CSS?

Use #887DB5 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #887DB5?

#AAB57D (complementary), #7D8EB5 (analogous), and #605492 (lighter shade) work well with #887DB5.