Information about #8888A5 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #8888A5 belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(136, 136, 165) — 53.3% red, 53.3% green, 64.7% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 11 / 11 / 0 / 35. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#8888A5 is a softly toned classic blue that feels open and friendly. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a near neighbor of Pastel Indigo (#8686AF). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Antique Viola (#928BA6) and Beyond (#808AAC).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(136, 136, 165)), which gives #8888A5 its character. If you plan to put text on a #8888A5 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.1:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.4:1. No one has named #8888A5 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#8888A5 color variations

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#8888A5 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #8888A5

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

#8888A5 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8888A5
  • RGB136, 136, 165
  • CMYK11, 11, 0, 35
  • CSSrgb(136, 136, 165)
  • HSL240°, 14%, 59%
  • HSL Precise240°, 13.876%, 59.02%
  • HSV240°, 18%, 65%
  • HSB240°, 18%, 65%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.533
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.533
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.647
  • GLSLvec3(0.533, 0.533, 0.647)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.533, 0.533, 0.647, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.533, 0.533, 0.647)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB53.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB53.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB64.7%
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID8888A5
  • DECIMAL ID8947877
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01