Grayish Purple

The color #88808C is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 136, 128, 140 and HSL values of 280°, 5%, 53%.

Color Values for #88808C

Below are the different color format representations for #88808C. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#88808C
RGB:
rgb(136,128,140) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(280,5%,53%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(3%, 9%, 0%, 45%) Copied!

Color Composition of #88808C

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #88808C. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 53.3%
Green: 50.2%
Blue: 54.9%

Contrast Analysis for #88808C

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #88808C

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #88808C

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #88808C

The complementary color for #88808C is #858D81. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #88808C

The analogous colors for #88808C are #83818D and #8D818B. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #88808C

The triadic colors for #88808C are #8D8981 and #818D89. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #88808C

These are the darker variations of #88808C. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6D6670 and #524D54. This progression shows how #88808C darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #88808C

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A099A3 and #B8B3BA. This progression shows how #88808C. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #88808C

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #88808C. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #88808C

Companies and brands that incorporate #88808C in their visual identity.

#88808C Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #88808C. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #88808C is a grayish purple with RGB values of 136, 128, 140 and HSL values of 280°, 5%, 53%.

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