#A0A8C5

Color Details

HEX
#A0A8C5
RGB
rgb(160, 168, 197)
HSL
hsl(227, 24%, 70%)
CMYK
cmyk(19%, 15%, 0%, 23%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 8.90:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a0a8c5
Contrast 8.90:1 AAA
White on #a0a8c5
Contrast 2.36:1 Fail
#a0a8c5 on Black
Contrast 8.90:1 AAA
#a0a8c5 on White
Contrast 2.36:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#b3b9d1
#c6cbdc
#d9dce8
#80869e
#606576
#40434f

Complement & Analogous

#c5bda0
#aba0c5
#a0bac5

Triadic

#c5a0a8
#a8c5a0

Monochrome

#40434f #606576 #a0a8c5 #c6cbdc #d9dce8 #eceef3

Analogous

#a0bac5 #bdcfd6 #a0a8c5 #bcb3d1 #aba0c5 #89809e

Complementary Mix

#606576 #a0a8c5 #c6cbdc #c5bda0 #d9d4c1 #807b68

Nearby Colors

#a0a8c4
#a0a8c6
#a0a8b5
#a0a8d5

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About #A0A8C5

#A0A8C5 converts to RGB(160, 168, 197) and HSL(227, 24%, 70%). 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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#A0A8C5 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A0A8C5?
RGB: 160, 168, 197. Copy as CSS: rgb(160, 168, 197)
Is #A0A8C5 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A0A8C5?
Complement: #c5bda0.
Does #A0A8C5 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.36:1 (Fails AA). On black: 8.90:1 (AAA (normal text)).