#888591 Color Information

Hex color code: #888591

A neutral purple shade, #888591 appears as (136, 133, 145) in RGB and (255°, 5%, 55%) in HSL. It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameLight Slate Gray

HEX

#888591

RGB

136, 133, 145

HSL

255°, 5%, 55%

CMYK

6%, 8%, 0%, 43%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #888591;
background-color: #888591;
border-color: #888591;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #888591;
border: 2px solid #888591;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#888591]
text-[#888591]
border-[#888591]
shadow-[0_0_10px_888591]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #888591, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #888591; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #888591; 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 #888591; background-color: #88859115; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #88859120; border-left: 4px solid #888591; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #888591; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #888591 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

136, 133, 145

Red: 136 / Green: 133 / Blue: 145

HSL

255°, 5%, 55%

Hue: 255° / Saturation: 5% / Lightness: 55%

CMYK

6%, 8%, 0%, 43%

Cyan: 6% / Magenta: 8% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 43%

What color is #888591?

#888591 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

8F9287

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #888591 to RGB:

rgb(136, 133, 145)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #888591 to HSL:

hsl(255, 5%, 55%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #888591 to CMYK:

cmyk(6%, 8%, 0%, 43%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#888591 is a neutral purple color with RGB values of 136, 133, 145 and HSL of 255°, 5%, 55%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #888591 is #8F9287, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #878992.

Use #888591 in CSS: color: #888591 or background-color: #888591. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #888591

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.81:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #888591?

#888591 is a neutral purple color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #888591?

#888591 in RGB is (136, 133, 145) - 136 red, 133 green, and 145 blue.

How to use #888591 in CSS?

Use #888591 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #888591?

#8F9287 (complementary), #878992 (analogous), and #63616B (lighter shade) work well with #888591.