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#8886A4 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #8886A4 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#8886A4 Color Information

#8886A4 RGB value is (136, 134, 164). The hex color red value is 136, green is 134, and blue is 164. Its HSL format shows a hue of 244°, saturation of 14 percent, and lightness of58 percent. The CMYK process values are 17 percent, 18 percent, 0 percent, 36percent.

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#8886A4 Color Meaning

Color #8886A4 expresses calm intellect, reflective clarity, and sophisticated neutrality. #8886A4 muted blue-gray tone evokes distant skies and urban stone structures. Psychologically, color #8886A4 enhances focus and measured decision making. Designers often choose color #8886A4 for corporate and analytical applications. Symbolically, color #8886A4 represents wisdom, authority, and observation. Cultural references link #8886A4 to scholarly pursuits and maritime tradition. Spiritually, color #8886A4 embodies thoughtful reflection and restrained insight.

Color Conversion

Convert #8886A4 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
#8886A4
RGB
rgb(136, 134, 164)
HSL
hsl(244°, 14%, 58%)
CMYK
cmyk(17%, 18%, 0%, 36%)
HSV
hsv(244°, 18%, 64%)
XYZ
25.3793 24.9648 38.6030
Yxy
24.9648 0.2853 0.2807
Hunter Lab
49.9648 0.7669 -1.6820
CIE-Lab
57.0411 7.1389 -15.6194

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red136 / 255 (53%)
53%
Green134 / 255 (53%)
53%
Blue164 / 255 (64%)
64%

CMYK Values

Cyan17 / 100 (17%)
17%
Magenta18 / 100 (18%)
18%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)36 / 100 (36%)
36%

Color Variations

#8886A4 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

#8886A4 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 #8886A4 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.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.50:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.50:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.50:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #8886A4 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

#8886A4

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #8886A4;

Text Color

color: #8886A4;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #8886A4;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #8886A440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #8886A4;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8886A4 0%, #4c4a63 100%);

#8886A4 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #8886A4 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.