#888FA5 Color Information

Hex color code: #888FA5

The hex color #888FA5 is a balanced blue with RGB values of (136, 143, 165) and HSL of (226°, 14%, 59%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameLight Slate Gray

HEX

#888FA5

RGB

136, 143, 165

HSL

226°, 14%, 59%

CMYK

18%, 13%, 0%, 35%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #888FA5;
background-color: #888FA5;
border-color: #888FA5;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #888FA5;
border: 2px solid #888FA5;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#888FA5]
text-[#888FA5]
border-[#888FA5]
shadow-[0_0_10px_888FA5]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #888FA5, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #888FA5; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #888FA5; 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 #888FA5; background-color: #888FA515; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #888FA520; border-left: 4px solid #888FA5; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #888FA5; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #888FA5 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

136, 143, 165

Red: 136 / Green: 143 / Blue: 165

HSL

226°, 14%, 59%

Hue: 226° / Saturation: 14% / Lightness: 59%

CMYK

18%, 13%, 0%, 35%

Cyan: 18% / Magenta: 13% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 35%

What color is #888FA5?

#888FA5 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

A59E88

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #888FA5 to RGB:

rgb(136, 143, 165)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #888FA5 to HSL:

hsl(226, 14%, 59%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #888FA5 to CMYK:

cmyk(18%, 13%, 0%, 35%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#888FA5 is a subtle blue color with RGB values of 136, 143, 165 and HSL of 226°, 14%, 59%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #888FA5 is #A59E88, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #889DA5.

Use #888FA5 in CSS: color: #888FA5 or background-color: #888FA5. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #888FA5

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.52:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #888FA5?

#888FA5 is a subtle blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #888FA5?

#888FA5 in RGB is (136, 143, 165) - 136 red, 143 green, and 165 blue.

How to use #888FA5 in CSS?

Use #888FA5 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #888FA5?

#A59E88 (complementary), #889DA5 (analogous), and #606880 (lighter shade) work well with #888FA5.