#888cba - Soft Blue Lavender color

This soft periwinkle blends muted blue and gentle violet to form a cool, medium-light lavender-indigo. It reads calm and refined—subdued rather than vivid—giving a sophisticated, slightly nostalgic mood. Useful as a background or accent in interfaces, branding, or interiors where subtle elegance is desired. Pairs beautifully with warm creams, charcoal, dusty rose, soft sage, or metallic gold for contrast. For legibility, combine with crisp white or a deep navy for text and stronger contrast.

color #888cba

#888cba color RGB value is 136, 140, 186, and the CMYK value is 0.269, 0.247, 0.00, 0.271. Alternative names for that color are: soft blue lavender, gray, steelblue, wild blue yonder, blue bell, violet.

Color Conversion

Name
Values
CSS
RGB(0-255)
136, 140, 186
rgb(136, 140, 186)
CMYK
0.269, 0.247, 0.00, 0.271
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sRGB
0.533, 0.549, 0.729
rgb(53.3% 54.9% 72.9%)
Adobe® 98 RGB compatible
0.533, 0.544, 0.717
color(a98-rgb 0.533 0.544 0.717)
HCT
281, 29.1, 59.5
color(--hct 281 20.1% 59.5%)
HSL
235, 26.6, 63.1
hsl(235 26.6% 63.1%)
HSV
235, 26.9, 72.9
color(--hsv 235 26.9% 72.9%)
HWB
235, 53.3, 27.1
hwb(235 53.3% 27.1%)
Lab
59.2, 6.37, -24.7
lab(59.2 6.37 -24.7)
P3
0.536, 0.549, 0.715
color(display-p3 0.536 0.549 0.715)
XYZ D50
0.279, 0.273, 0.380
color(xyz-d50 0.279 0.273 0.38)

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Color Harmonies

HEX:#888cba
RGB:136 140 186
HSL:235.2deg 26.6% 63.14%
HEX:#bab688
RGB:186 182 136
HSL:55.2deg 26.6% 63.14%

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