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#887898 color code is #887898. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #887898.

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#887898 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #887898 is 0.2093. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.05:1 against white and 5.19:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#887898 on white4.05:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#887898 on black5.19:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #8878984.05:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #8878985.19:1AA

#887898 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #887898?+
The hex code for #887898 is #887898. In RGB it's rgb(136, 120, 152), and in HSL it's hsl(270, 13%, 53%).
What is the RGB value of #887898?+
#887898 in RGB is (136, 120, 152). Written in CSS: rgb(136, 120, 152).
What is the CMYK value of #887898?+
#887898 converts to CMYK(11%, 21%, 0%, 40%) for print. Hex equivalent is #887898.
Is #887898 a warm or cool color?+
#887898 (#887898) is a transitional purple — its hue sits at 270° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #887898 belong to?+
#887898 belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 270°, 13%, 53% — a transitional tone within the broader purple group.
Is #887898 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#887898 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.05:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #887898?+
The nearest Pantone match for #887898 (#887898) is 7666 C Muted Lavender, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #887898 in design

Practical guidance for using #887898 (#887898) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#887898 (#887898) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.2:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 4.0:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #887898 (#887898) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into luxury, beauty, creative, premium subscription products. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#887898 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#887898 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #887898

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #887898 (#887898). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Apple#86868B · Apple Silver