#88959A Color Information

Hex color code: #88959A

A subtle blue shade, #88959A appears as (136, 149, 154) in RGB and (197°, 8%, 57%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameLight Slate Gray

HEX

#88959A

RGB

136, 149, 154

HSL

197°, 8%, 57%

CMYK

12%, 3%, 0%, 40%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #88959A;
background-color: #88959A;
border-color: #88959A;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #88959A;
border: 2px solid #88959A;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#88959A]
text-[#88959A]
border-[#88959A]
shadow-[0_0_10px_88959A]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #88959A, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #88959A; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #88959A; 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 #88959A; background-color: #88959A15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #88959A20; border-left: 4px solid #88959A; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #88959A; }

Related Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #88959A in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

136, 149, 154

Red: 136 / Green: 149 / Blue: 154

HSL

197°, 8%, 57%

Hue: 197° / Saturation: 8% / Lightness: 57%

CMYK

12%, 3%, 0%, 40%

Cyan: 12% / Magenta: 3% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 40%

What color is #88959A?

#88959A is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

9A8E89

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #88959A to RGB:

rgb(136, 149, 154)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #88959A to HSL:

hsl(197, 8%, 57%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #88959A to CMYK:

cmyk(12%, 3%, 0%, 40%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#88959A is a understated blue color with RGB values of 136, 149, 154 and HSL of 197°, 8%, 57%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #88959A is #9A8E89, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #899A96.

Use #88959A in CSS: color: #88959A or background-color: #88959A. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #88959A

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.81:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #88959A?

#88959A is a understated blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #88959A?

#88959A in RGB is (136, 149, 154) - 136 red, 149 green, and 154 blue.

How to use #88959A in CSS?

Use #88959A directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #88959A?

#9A8E89 (complementary), #899A96 (analogous), and #636F74 (lighter shade) work well with #88959A.