#888EE6 Color Information

Hex color code: #888EE6

#888EE6 is a cool blue color. In RGB it is (136, 142, 230), and in HSL it is (236°, 65%, 72%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameMedium Purple
HEX
#888EE6
RGB
136, 142, 230
HSL
236°, 65%, 72%
CMYK
41%, 38%, 0%, 10%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #888EE6;
background-color: #888EE6;
border-color: #888EE6;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #888EE6;
border: 2px solid #888EE6;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#888EE6]
text-[#888EE6]
border-[#888EE6]
shadow-[0_0_10px_888EE6]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #888EE6, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #888EE6; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #888EE6; 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 #888EE6; background-color: #888EE615; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #888EE620; border-left: 4px solid #888EE6; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #888EE6; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #888EE6 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

136, 142, 230

Red: 136 / Green: 142 / Blue: 230

HSL

236°, 65%, 72%

Hue: 236° / Saturation: 65% / Lightness: 72%

CMYK

41%, 38%, 0%, 10%

Cyan: 41% / Magenta: 38% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 10%

What color is #888EE6?

#888EE6 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #888EE6 to RGB:

rgb(136, 142, 230)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #888EE6 to HSL:

hsl(236, 65%, 72%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #888EE6 to CMYK:

cmyk(41%, 38%, 0%, 10%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A serene blue tone, #888EE6 has RGB (136, 142, 230) and HSL (236°, 65%, 72%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is well suited for marketing pages and hero sections. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #888EE6 is #E6E089, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #89BEE6.

Use #888EE6 in CSS: color: #888EE6 or background-color: #888EE6. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #888EE6

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.06:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #888EE6?

#888EE6 is a serene blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #888EE6?

#888EE6 in RGB is (136, 142, 230) - 136 red, 142 green, and 230 blue.

How to use #888EE6 in CSS?

Use #888EE6 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #888EE6?

#E6E089 (complementary), #89BEE6 (analogous), and #4A54D9 (lighter shade) work well with #888EE6.