#A1979C

Color Details

HEX
#A1979C
RGB
rgb(161, 151, 156)
HSL
hsl(330, 5%, 61%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 6%, 3%, 37%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 7.42:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a1979c
Contrast 7.42:1 AAA
White on #a1979c
Contrast 2.83:1 Fail
#a1979c on Black
Contrast 7.42:1 AAA
#a1979c on White
Contrast 2.83:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#b4acb0
#c7c1c4
#d9d5d7
#81797d
#615b5e
#403c3e

Complement & Analogous

#97a19c
#b18686
#b186b1

Triadic

#9ca197
#979ca1

Monochrome

#403c3e #615b5e #a1979c #c7c1c4 #d9d5d7 #eceaeb

Analogous

#b186b1 #c8aac8 #a1979c #c19e9e #b18686 #8e6b6b

Complementary Mix

#615b5e #a1979c #c7c1c4 #97a19c #bbc2bf #626965

Nearby Colors

#a1979b
#a1979d
#a1978c
#a197ac

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About #A1979C

#A1979C converts to RGB(161, 151, 156) and HSL(330, 5%, 61%). 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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#A1979C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A1979C?
RGB: 161, 151, 156. Copy as CSS: rgb(161, 151, 156)
Is #A1979C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A1979C?
Complement: #97a19c.
Does #A1979C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.83:1 (Fails AA). On black: 7.42:1 (AAA (normal text)).