#A1A8C3

Color Details

HEX
#A1A8C3
RGB
rgb(161, 168, 195)
HSL
hsl(228, 22%, 70%)
CMYK
cmyk(17%, 14%, 0%, 24%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 8.90:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a1a8c3
Contrast 8.90:1 AAA
White on #a1a8c3
Contrast 2.36:1 Fail
#a1a8c3 on Black
Contrast 8.90:1 AAA
#a1a8c3 on White
Contrast 2.36:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#b4b9cf
#c7cbdb
#d9dce7
#81869c
#616575
#40434e

Complement & Analogous

#c3bda2
#aca2c3
#a2b9c3

Triadic

#c3a2a8
#a8c3a2

Monochrome

#40434e #616575 #a1a8c3 #c7cbdb #d9dce7 #eceef3

Analogous

#a2b9c3 #beced5 #a1a8c3 #bdb5cf #aca2c3 #8a829c

Complementary Mix

#616575 #a1a8c3 #c7cbdb #c3bda2 #d8d4c3 #7f7b69

Nearby Colors

#a1a8c2
#a1a8c4
#a1a8b3
#a1a8d3

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About #A1A8C3

#A1A8C3 converts to RGB(161, 168, 195) and HSL(228, 22%, 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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#A1A8C3 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A1A8C3?
RGB: 161, 168, 195. Copy as CSS: rgb(161, 168, 195)
Is #A1A8C3 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A1A8C3?
Complement: #c3bda2.
Does #A1A8C3 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.36:1 (Fails AA). On black: 8.90:1 (AAA (normal text)).