Grayish Blue

The color #888CAD is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 136, 140, 173 and HSL values of 234°, 18%, 61%.

Color Values for #888CAD

Below are the different color format representations for #888CAD. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#888CAD
RGB:
rgb(136,140,173) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(234,18%,61%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(21%, 19%, 0%, 32%) Copied!

Color Composition of #888CAD

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #888CAD. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 53.3%
Green: 54.9%
Blue: 67.8%

Contrast Analysis for #888CAD

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 #888CAD

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #888CAD

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

Complementary Colors for #888CAD

The complementary color for #888CAD is #ADAA8A. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #888CAD

The analogous colors for #888CAD are #8A9FAD and #988AAD. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #888CAD

The triadic colors for #888CAD are #AD8A8D and #8DAD8A. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #888CAD

These are the darker variations of #888CAD. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6D708A and #525468. This progression shows how #888CAD darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #888CAD

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A0A3BD and #B8BACE. This progression shows how #888CAD. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #888CAD

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #888CAD. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #888CAD

Companies and brands that incorporate #888CAD in their visual identity.

#888CAD Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #888CAD. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #888CAD is a grayish blue with RGB values of 136, 140, 173 and HSL values of 234°, 18%, 61%.

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