Information about #8887A8 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #8887A8 belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(136, 135, 168) — 53.3% red, 52.9% green, 65.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 13 / 13 / 0 / 34. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#8887A8 is a softly toned classic blue that feels open and friendly. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Pastel Indigo (#8686AF). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Beyond (#808AAC) and Grayish Indigo (#887DA8).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(136, 135, 168)), which gives #8887A8 its character. If you plan to put text on a #8887A8 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.1:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.5:1. No one has named #8887A8 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#8887A8 color variations

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#8887A8 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 #8887A8

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

#8887A8 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8887A8
  • RGB136, 135, 168
  • CMYK13, 13, 0, 34
  • CSSrgb(136, 135, 168)
  • HSL242°, 16%, 59%
  • HSL Precise241.818°, 15.942%, 59.412%
  • HSV242°, 20%, 66%
  • HSB242°, 20%, 66%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.533
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.529
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.659
  • GLSLvec3(0.533, 0.529, 0.659)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.533, 0.529, 0.659, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.533, 0.529, 0.659)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB53.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB52.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB65.9%
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID8887A8
  • DECIMAL ID8947624
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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