#888A89

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #888A89?

RGB(136, 138, 137), HSL(150.0, 0.8%, 53.7%), CMYK(1.4%, 0.0%, 0.7%, 45.9%).

Q: Does #888A89 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.47:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#888A89 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 136, 138, 137, in HSL 150.0°, 0.8%, 53.7%, and in CMYK 1.4%, 0.0%, 0.7%, 45.9%. The nearest named color is snow 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#888A89

RGB

136, 138, 137

HSL

150.0, 0.8%, 53.7%

HSV

150.0, 1.4%, 54.1%

CMYK

1.4%, 0.0%, 0.7%, 45.9%

OKLCH

0.6314 0.0028 165.0

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: snow 4

Color Psychology

Medium gray represents balance, neutrality, and diplomatic composure. It is the color of concrete, steel, and overcast skies, suggesting urban modernity and industrial strength. Gray communicates professionalism and impartiality in equal measure.

Design Usage

Medium gray is essential for body text, icons, and secondary labels in user interfaces. It provides the typographic backbone of design systems, separating primary from secondary information. Ensure proper contrast ratios since many popular mid-gray values fall below WCAG AA for text on white backgrounds.