#888996

The hexadecimal color code #888996 is a medium, desaturated shade of Gray (known as lightslategray). In the RGB color model, #888996 is comprised of 136 red, 137 green, and 150 blue. In the HSL color space, which is often used in digital design and color grading, it has a hue of 236 degrees, a saturation of 6%, and a lightness of 56%. This color has an approximate wavelength of 486 nm. The closest web-safe color is often utilized in web design, user interfaces (UI), and vector graphics to create desaturated Gray atmospheres. Designers searching for Gray color schemes often pair this with its complementary color or use it as an accent against neutral backgrounds. It is commonly used in digital design for backgrounds, typography, and accent elements. When paired with its complementary color in the palette below, it creates a high-contrast visual hierarchy. Engineers can implement this color using the CSS hex code #888996.