#A1A9AB

Color Details

HEX
#A1A9AB
RGB
rgb(161, 169, 171)
HSL
hsl(192, 6%, 65%)
CMYK
cmyk(6%, 1%, 0%, 33%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 8.78:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a1a9ab
Contrast 8.78:1 AAA
White on #a1a9ab
Contrast 2.39:1 Fail
#a1a9ab on Black
Contrast 8.78:1 AAA
#a1a9ab on White
Contrast 2.39:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#b4babc
#c7cbcd
#d9dddd
#818789
#616567
#404444

Complement & Analogous

#aba3a0
#929eb9
#92b9ae

Triadic

#aba0a9
#a9aba0

Monochrome

#404444 #616567 #a1a9ab #c7cbcd #d9dddd #eceeee

Analogous

#92b9ae #b3cec6 #a1a9ab #a8b1c7 #929eb9 #757e94

Complementary Mix

#616567 #a1a9ab #c7cbcd #aba3a0 #c8c3c1 #6f6a68

Nearby Colors

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#a1a9ac
#a1a99b
#a1a9bb

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About #A1A9AB

#A1A9AB converts to RGB(161, 169, 171) and HSL(192, 6%, 65%). 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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#A1A9AB FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A1A9AB?
RGB: 161, 169, 171. Copy as CSS: rgb(161, 169, 171)
Is #A1A9AB a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A1A9AB?
Complement: #aba3a0.
Does #A1A9AB have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.39:1 (Fails AA). On black: 8.78:1 (AAA (normal text)).