#A09A8B

Color Details

HEX
#A09A8B
RGB
rgb(160, 154, 139)
HSL
hsl(43, 10%, 59%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 4%, 13%, 37%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 7.49:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a09a8b
Contrast 7.49:1 AAA
White on #a09a8b
Contrast 2.80:1 Fail
#a09a8b on Black
Contrast 7.49:1 AAA
#a09a8b on White
Contrast 2.80:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#b3aea2
#c6c2b9
#d9d7d1
#807b6f
#605c53
#403e38

Complement & Analogous

#8c92a1
#a3ad7f
#ad897f

Triadic

#8ca19b
#9b8ca1

Monochrome

#403e38 #605c53 #a09a8b #c6c2b9 #d9d7d1 #ecebe8

Analogous

#ad897f #c6aca5 #a09a8b #b5bd99 #a3ad7f #828a66

Complementary Mix

#605c53 #a09a8b #c6c2b9 #8c92a1 #b4b8c2 #5b5f69

Nearby Colors

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About #A09A8B

#A09A8B converts to RGB(160, 154, 139) and HSL(43, 10%, 59%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#A09A8B FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A09A8B?
RGB: 160, 154, 139. Copy as CSS: rgb(160, 154, 139)
Is #A09A8B a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A09A8B?
Complement: #8c92a1.
Does #A09A8B have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.80:1 (Fails AA). On black: 7.49:1 (AAA (normal text)).