#888CCD Color Information

Hex color code: #888CCD

The hex color #888CCD is a subtle blue with RGB values of (136, 140, 205) and HSL of (237°, 41%, 67%). It is often used for branding and logos.

Try:
Color NameMedium Purple
HEX
#888CCD
RGB
136, 140, 205
HSL
237°, 41%, 67%
CMYK
34%, 32%, 0%, 20%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #888CCD;
background-color: #888CCD;
border-color: #888CCD;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #888CCD;
border: 2px solid #888CCD;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#888CCD]
text-[#888CCD]
border-[#888CCD]
shadow-[0_0_10px_888CCD]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #888CCD, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #888CCD; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #888CCD; 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 #888CCD; background-color: #888CCD15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #888CCD20; border-left: 4px solid #888CCD; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #888CCD; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #888CCD in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

136, 140, 205

Red: 136 / Green: 140 / Blue: 205

HSL

237°, 41%, 67%

Hue: 237° / Saturation: 41% / Lightness: 67%

CMYK

34%, 32%, 0%, 20%

Cyan: 34% / Magenta: 32% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 20%

What color is #888CCD?

#888CCD is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #888CCD to RGB:

rgb(136, 140, 205)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #888CCD to HSL:

hsl(237, 41%, 67%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #888CCD to CMYK:

cmyk(34%, 32%, 0%, 20%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A pastel blue tone, #888CCD has RGB (136, 140, 205) and HSL (237°, 41%, 67%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is popular in mobile app design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #888CCD is #CDCA88, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #88AECD.

Use #888CCD in CSS: color: #888CCD or background-color: #888CCD. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #888CCD

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.68:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #888CCD?

#888CCD is a pastel blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #888CCD?

#888CCD in RGB is (136, 140, 205) - 136 red, 140 green, and 205 blue.

How to use #888CCD in CSS?

Use #888CCD directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #888CCD?

#CDCA88 (complementary), #88AECD (analogous), and #5257B7 (lighter shade) work well with #888CCD.