Color swatch image showing #88867C with RGB(136,134,124) values

#88867C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #88867C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#88867C Color Information

#88867C RGB value is (136, 134, 124). The hex color red value is 136, green is 134, and blue is 124. Its HSL format shows a hue of 50°, saturation of 5 percent, and lightness of 51 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 1 percent, 9 percent, 47 percent.

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#88867C Color Meaning

Color #88867C conveys weathered dignity, mineral neutrality, and quiet endurance. Color #88867C is the deepest in the sequence—a warm grey with subtle olive undertones that mirrors aged paper, stone patina, and raw silk. Unlike charcoal, #88867C carries warmth; unlike beige, #88867C feels substantial. In archival and architectural design, #88867C 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 #88867C functions as a sophisticated alternative to black for secondary text and backgrounds. #88867C 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 #88867C versus standard greys. Culturally, color #88867C reflects the beauty of time’s touch—paper foxed, stone smoothed, fabric softened. #88867C appears in literary publishing, ceramic studios, and slow design as a symbol of value revealed through age. Spiritually, #88867C aligns with the crown chakra’s reflective mode: wisdom that arrives through patience. Designers use color #88867C when they want to signal depth without drama. Its silence speaks through texture.

Color Conversion

Convert #88867C 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
#88867C
RGB
rgb(136, 134, 124)
HSL
hsl(50°, 5%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 1%, 9%, 47%)
HSV
hsv(50°, 9%, 53%)
XYZ
22.3165 23.7397 22.4748
Yxy
23.7397 0.3256 0.3464
Hunter Lab
48.7234 -0.1121 0.4845
CIE-Lab
55.8262 -1.1353 5.6407

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red136 / 255 (53%)
53%
Green134 / 255 (53%)
53%
Blue124 / 255 (49%)
49%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta1 / 100 (1%)
Yellow9 / 100 (9%)
Key (Black)47 / 100 (47%)
47%

Color Variations

#88867C 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

#88867C 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 #88867C 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
#88867C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.65:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.65:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.65:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #88867C 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

#88867C

protanopia

#87877e

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #88867C;

Text Color

color: #88867C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #88867C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #88867C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #88867C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #88867C 0%, #514f49 100%);

#88867C Color FAQs

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