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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#888FAB — Pewter
#888FAB is a mid-tone desaturated blue sitting at 228° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #888FAB
- f6f7f9
- dbdde5
- bfc3d2
- a4a9be
- 888fab
- 6d7597
- 58607d
- 454b61
- 323646
- 1e212a
- 0b0b0f
Color schemes using #888FAB
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#888FAB FAQ
What color is #888FAB?
#888FAB is a shade of pewter in the blue family. It has a hue of 228 degrees, 17% saturation and 60% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #888FAB?
#888FAB is rgb(136, 143, 171) in RGB, hsl(228, 17%, 60%) in HSL, and cmyk(20%, 16%, 0%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #888FAB?
White text on this background reaches 3.2:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.56:1.
What colors go well with #888FAB?
Its direct complement is #AAA388. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AA9288 and #A0AA88 gives you contrast without the vibration.