#A1A1B8

Color Details

HEX
#A1A1B8
RGB
rgb(161, 161, 184)
HSL
hsl(240, 14%, 68%)
CMYK
cmyk(13%, 13%, 0%, 28%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 8.31:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a1a1b8
Contrast 8.31:1 AAA
White on #a1a1b8
Contrast 2.53:1 Fail
#a1a1b8 on Black
Contrast 8.31:1 AAA
#a1a1b8 on White
Contrast 2.53:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#b4b4c6
#c7c7d4
#d9d9e3
#818193
#61616e
#40404a

Complement & Analogous

#b9b9a2
#ad9bbf
#9badbf

Triadic

#b9a2a2
#a2b9a2

Monochrome

#40404a #61616e #a1a1b8 #c7c7d4 #d9d9e3 #ececf1

Analogous

#9badbf #b9c6d2 #a1a1b8 #bdafcc #ad9bbf #8a7c99

Complementary Mix

#61616e #a1a1b8 #c7c7d4 #b9b9a2 #d2d2c3 #787869

Nearby Colors

#a1a1b7
#a1a1b9
#a1a1a8
#a1a1c8

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About #A1A1B8

#A1A1B8 converts to RGB(161, 161, 184) and HSL(240, 14%, 68%). 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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#A1A1B8 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A1A1B8?
RGB: 161, 161, 184. Copy as CSS: rgb(161, 161, 184)
Is #A1A1B8 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A1A1B8?
Complement: #b9b9a2.
Does #A1A1B8 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.53:1 (Fails AA). On black: 8.31:1 (AAA (normal text)).