Color swatch image showing #888678 with RGB(136,134,120) values

#888678 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #888678 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#888678 Color Information

#888678 RGB value is (136, 134, 120). The hex color red value is 136, green is 134, and blue is 120. Its HSL format shows a hue of 53°, saturation of 6 percent, and lightness of 50 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 1 percent, 12 percent, 47 percent.

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#888678 Color Meaning

Color #888678 conveys weathered dignity, mineral neutrality, and quiet endurance. Color #888678 is the deepest in the sequence—a warm grey with subtle olive undertones that mirrors aged paper, stone patina, and raw silk. Unlike charcoal, #888678 carries warmth; unlike beige, #888678 feels substantial. In archival and architectural design, #888678 hue signals permanence through subtlety, common in museum displays, heritage restoration, and minimalist interiors. Environmental psychology links such nuanced neutrals to increased perceived thoughtfulness and historical continuity. In typography and UI design, color #888678 functions as a sophisticated alternative to black for secondary text and backgrounds. #888678 reduces eye strain in long reading sessions while maintaining visual hierarchy against off-whites. Print reproduction is excellent on matte and textured papers, where its depth enhances tactile quality. Consumer studies show higher trust in content framed in color #888678 versus standard greys. Culturally, color #888678 reflects the beauty of time’s touch—paper foxed, stone smoothed, fabric softened. #888678 appears in literary publishing, ceramic studios, and slow design as a symbol of value revealed through age. Spiritually, #888678 aligns with the crown chakra’s reflective mode: wisdom that arrives through patience. Designers use color #888678 when they want to signal depth without drama. Its silence speaks through texture.

Color Conversion

Convert #888678 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#888678
RGB
rgb(136, 134, 120)
HSL
hsl(53°, 6%, 50%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 1%, 12%, 47%)
HSV
hsv(53°, 12%, 53%)
XYZ
22.0686 23.6405 21.1692
Yxy
23.6405 0.3300 0.3535
Hunter Lab
48.6215 -0.1813 0.6551
CIE-Lab
55.7260 -1.8501 7.8025

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red136 / 255 (53%)
53%
Green134 / 255 (53%)
53%
Blue120 / 255 (47%)
47%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta1 / 100 (1%)
Yellow12 / 100 (12%)
12%
Key (Black)47 / 100 (47%)
47%

Color Variations

#888678 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#888678 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #888678 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

#FFFFFF
#888678

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.67:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.67:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.67:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #888678 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#888678

protanopia

#87877b

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #888678;

Text Color

color: #888678;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #888678;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #88867840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #888678;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #888678 0%, #504f47 100%);

#888678 Color FAQs

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