#A09A8E

Color Details

HEX
#A09A8E
RGB
rgb(160, 154, 142)
HSL
hsl(40, 9%, 59%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 4%, 11%, 37%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 7.51:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a09a8e
Contrast 7.51:1 AAA
White on #a09a8e
Contrast 2.80:1 Fail
#a09a8e on Black
Contrast 7.51:1 AAA
#a09a8e on White
Contrast 2.80:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#b3aea5
#c6c2bb
#d9d7d2
#807b72
#605c55
#403e39

Complement & Analogous

#8d93a0
#a6ad7f
#ad877f

Triadic

#8da09a
#9a8da0

Monochrome

#403e39 #605c55 #a09a8e #c6c2bb #d9d7d2 #ecebe8

Analogous

#ad877f #c6aba5 #a09a8e #b8bd99 #a6ad7f #858a66

Complementary Mix

#605c55 #a09a8e #c6c2bb #8d93a0 #b5b9c1 #5c6068

Nearby Colors

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About #A09A8E

#A09A8E converts to RGB(160, 154, 142) and HSL(40, 9%, 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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#A09A8E FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A09A8E?
RGB: 160, 154, 142. Copy as CSS: rgb(160, 154, 142)
Is #A09A8E a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A09A8E?
Complement: #8d93a0.
Does #A09A8E have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.80:1 (Fails AA). On black: 7.51:1 (AAA (normal text)).