Grayish Blue

The color #888E9B is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 136, 142, 155 and HSL values of 221°, 9%, 57%.

Color Values for #888E9B

Below are the different color format representations for #888E9B. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#888E9B
RGB:
rgb(136,142,155) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(221,9%,57%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(12%, 8%, 0%, 39%) Copied!

Color Composition of #888E9B

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #888E9B. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 53.3%
Green: 55.7%
Blue: 60.8%

Contrast Analysis for #888E9B

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 #888E9B

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #888E9B

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

Complementary Colors for #888E9B

The complementary color for #888E9B is #9B9587. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #888E9B

The analogous colors for #888E9B are #87989B and #8B879B. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #888E9B

The triadic colors for #888E9B are #9B878E and #8E9B87. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #888E9B

These are the darker variations of #888E9B. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6D727C and #52555D. This progression shows how #888E9B darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #888E9B

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A0A5AF and #B8BBC3. This progression shows how #888E9B. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #888E9B

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #888E9B. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #888E9B

Companies and brands that incorporate #888E9B in their visual identity.

#888E9B Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #888E9B. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #888E9B is a grayish blue with RGB values of 136, 142, 155 and HSL values of 221°, 9%, 57%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #888E9B including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.