#A8A6EA

Color Details

HEX
#A8A6EA
RGB
rgb(168, 166, 234)
HSL
hsl(242, 62%, 78%)
CMYK
cmyk(28%, 29%, 0%, 8%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 9.31:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a8a6ea
Contrast 9.31:1 AAA
White on #a8a6ea
Contrast 2.26:1 Fail
#a8a6ea on Black
Contrast 9.31:1 AAA
#a8a6ea on White
Contrast 2.26:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#b9b8ee
#cbcaf2
#dcdbf7
#8685bb
#65648c
#43425e

Complement & Analogous

#e7eaa4
#c9a4ea
#a4c5ea

Triadic

#eaa6a4
#a4eaa6

Monochrome

#43425e #65648c #a8a6ea #cbcaf2 #dcdbf7 #eeedfb

Analogous

#a4c5ea #bfd6f0 #a8a6ea #d4b6ee #c9a4ea #a183bb

Complementary Mix

#65648c #a8a6ea #cbcaf2 #e7eaa4 #eff1c4 #96986b

Nearby Colors

#a8a6e9
#a8a6eb
#a8a6da
#a8a6fa

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About #A8A6EA

#A8A6EA converts to RGB(168, 166, 234) and HSL(242, 62%, 78%). 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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#A8A6EA FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A8A6EA?
RGB: 168, 166, 234. Copy as CSS: rgb(168, 166, 234)
Is #A8A6EA a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A8A6EA?
Complement: #e7eaa4.
Does #A8A6EA have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.26:1 (Fails AA). On black: 9.31:1 (AAA (normal text)).