#A8A6D0

Color Details

HEX
#A8A6D0
RGB
rgb(168, 166, 208)
HSL
hsl(243, 31%, 73%)
CMYK
cmyk(19%, 20%, 0%, 18%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 9.03:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a8a6d0
Contrast 9.03:1 AAA
White on #a8a6d0
Contrast 2.33:1 Fail
#a8a6d0 on Black
Contrast 9.03:1 AAA
#a8a6d0 on White
Contrast 2.33:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#b9b8d9
#cbcae3
#dcdbec
#8685a6
#65647d
#434253

Complement & Analogous

#cdcfa5
#bca5cf
#a5b8cf

Triadic

#cfa7a5
#a5cfa7

Monochrome

#434253 #65647d #a8a6d0 #cbcae3 #dcdbec #eeedf6

Analogous

#a5b8cf #c0cddd #a8a6d0 #c9b7d9 #bca5cf #9684a6

Complementary Mix

#65647d #a8a6d0 #cbcae3 #cdcfa5 #dfe0c5 #85876b

Nearby Colors

#a8a6cf
#a8a6d1
#a8a6c0
#a8a6e0

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About #A8A6D0

#A8A6D0 converts to RGB(168, 166, 208) and HSL(243, 31%, 73%). 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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#A8A6D0 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A8A6D0?
RGB: 168, 166, 208. Copy as CSS: rgb(168, 166, 208)
Is #A8A6D0 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A8A6D0?
Complement: #cdcfa5.
Does #A8A6D0 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.33:1 (Fails AA). On black: 9.03:1 (AAA (normal text)).