#A8A1C7

Color Details

HEX
#A8A1C7
RGB
rgb(168, 161, 199)
HSL
hsl(251, 25%, 71%)
CMYK
cmyk(16%, 19%, 0%, 22%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 8.59:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a8a1c7
Contrast 8.59:1 AAA
White on #a8a1c7
Contrast 2.45:1 Fail
#a8a1c7 on Black
Contrast 8.59:1 AAA
#a8a1c7 on White
Contrast 2.45:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#b9b4d2
#cbc7dd
#dcd9e9
#86819f
#656177
#434050

Complement & Analogous

#c1c8a3
#bca3c8
#a3aec8

Triadic

#c8a9a3
#a3c8a9

Monochrome

#434050 #656177 #a8a1c7 #cbc7dd #dcd9e9 #eeecf4

Analogous

#a3aec8 #bfc6d9 #a8a1c7 #c9b5d3 #bca3c8 #9682a0

Complementary Mix

#656177 #a8a1c7 #cbc7dd #c1c8a3 #d7dbc3 #7d826a

Nearby Colors

#a8a1c6
#a8a1c8
#a8a1b7
#a8a1d7

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About #A8A1C7

#A8A1C7 converts to RGB(168, 161, 199) and HSL(251, 25%, 71%). 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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#A8A1C7 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A8A1C7?
RGB: 168, 161, 199. Copy as CSS: rgb(168, 161, 199)
Is #A8A1C7 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A8A1C7?
Complement: #c1c8a3.
Does #A8A1C7 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.45:1 (Fails AA). On black: 8.59:1 (AAA (normal text)).