#A8A6EB

Color Details

HEX
#A8A6EB
RGB
rgb(168, 166, 235)
HSL
hsl(242, 63%, 79%)
CMYK
cmyk(29%, 29%, 0%, 8%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 9.32:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a8a6eb
Contrast 9.32:1 AAA
White on #a8a6eb
Contrast 2.25:1 Fail
#a8a6eb on Black
Contrast 9.32:1 AAA
#a8a6eb on White
Contrast 2.25:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#b9b8ef
#cbcaf3
#dcdbf7
#8685bc
#65648d
#43425e

Complement & Analogous

#e9eba8
#cca8eb
#a8c7eb

Triadic

#ebaaa8
#a8ebaa

Monochrome

#43425e #65648d #a8a6eb #cbcaf3 #dcdbf7 #eeedfb

Analogous

#a8c7eb #c2d8f1 #a8a6eb #d6b9ef #cca8eb #a386bc

Complementary Mix

#65648d #a8a6eb #cbcaf3 #e9eba8 #f1f2c6 #97996d

Nearby Colors

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About #A8A6EB

#A8A6EB converts to RGB(168, 166, 235) and HSL(242, 63%, 79%). 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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#A8A6EB FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A8A6EB?
RGB: 168, 166, 235. Copy as CSS: rgb(168, 166, 235)
Is #A8A6EB a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A8A6EB?
Complement: #e9eba8.
Does #A8A6EB have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.25:1 (Fails AA). On black: 9.32:1 (AAA (normal text)).