#8887B0 Color Information

Hex color code: #8887B0

A subtle blue shade, #8887B0 appears as (136, 135, 176) in RGB and (241°, 21%, 61%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameLight Slate Gray

HEX

#8887B0

RGB

136, 135, 176

HSL

241°, 21%, 61%

CMYK

23%, 23%, 0%, 31%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #8887B0;
background-color: #8887B0;
border-color: #8887B0;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #8887B0;
border: 2px solid #8887B0;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#8887B0]
text-[#8887B0]
border-[#8887B0]
shadow-[0_0_10px_8887B0]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #8887B0, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #8887B0; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #8887B0; 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 #8887B0; background-color: #8887B015; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #8887B020; border-left: 4px solid #8887B0; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #8887B0; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #8887B0 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

136, 135, 176

Red: 136 / Green: 135 / Blue: 176

HSL

241°, 21%, 61%

Hue: 241° / Saturation: 21% / Lightness: 61%

CMYK

23%, 23%, 0%, 31%

Cyan: 23% / Magenta: 23% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 31%

What color is #8887B0?

#8887B0 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

B0B087

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #8887B0 to RGB:

rgb(136, 135, 176)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #8887B0 to HSL:

hsl(241, 21%, 61%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #8887B0 to CMYK:

cmyk(23%, 23%, 0%, 31%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#8887B0 is a soft blue color with RGB values of 136, 135, 176 and HSL of 241°, 21%, 61%. This blue-purple hue evokes creativity and luxury, making it suitable for a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #8887B0 is #B0B087, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #879BB0.

Use #8887B0 in CSS: color: #8887B0 or background-color: #8887B0. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #8887B0

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.14:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8887B0?

#8887B0 is a soft blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #8887B0?

#8887B0 in RGB is (136, 135, 176) - 136 red, 135 green, and 176 blue.

How to use #8887B0 in CSS?

Use #8887B0 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #8887B0?

#B0B087 (complementary), #879BB0 (analogous), and #5D5D8E (lighter shade) work well with #8887B0.