#A79FBB

Color Details

HEX
#A79FBB
RGB
rgb(167, 159, 187)
HSL
hsl(257, 17%, 68%)
CMYK
cmyk(11%, 15%, 0%, 27%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 8.32:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a79fbb
Contrast 8.32:1 AAA
White on #a79fbb
Contrast 2.52:1 Fail
#a79fbb on Black
Contrast 8.32:1 AAA
#a79fbb on White
Contrast 2.52:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#b9b2c9
#cac5d6
#dcd9e4
#867f96
#645f70
#43404b

Complement & Analogous

#b3bba0
#b89bbf
#9ba3bf

Triadic

#bba7a0
#a0bba7

Monochrome

#43404b #645f70 #a79fbb #cac5d6 #dcd9e4 #edecf1

Analogous

#9ba3bf #b9bfd2 #a79fbb #c6afcc #b89bbf #937c99

Complementary Mix

#645f70 #a79fbb #cac5d6 #b3bba0 #ced3c1 #747a68

Nearby Colors

#a79fba
#a79fbc
#a79fab
#a79fcb

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About #A79FBB

#A79FBB converts to RGB(167, 159, 187) and HSL(257, 17%, 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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#A79FBB FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A79FBB?
RGB: 167, 159, 187. Copy as CSS: rgb(167, 159, 187)
Is #A79FBB a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A79FBB?
Complement: #b3bba0.
Does #A79FBB have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.52:1 (Fails AA). On black: 8.32:1 (AAA (normal text)).