#A8A8B9

Color Details

HEX
#A8A8B9
RGB
rgb(168, 168, 185)
HSL
hsl(240, 11%, 69%)
CMYK
cmyk(9%, 9%, 0%, 27%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 8.97:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a8a8b9
Contrast 8.97:1 AAA
White on #a8a8b9
Contrast 2.34:1 Fail
#a8a8b9 on Black
Contrast 8.97:1 AAA
#a8a8b9 on White
Contrast 2.34:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#b9b9c7
#cbcbd5
#dcdce3
#868694
#65656f
#43434a

Complement & Analogous

#b9b9a7
#b09fc1
#9fb0c1

Triadic

#b9a7a7
#a7b9a7

Monochrome

#43434a #65656f #a8a8b9 #cbcbd5 #dcdce3 #eeeef1

Analogous

#9fb0c1 #bcc8d4 #a8a8b9 #c0b2cd #b09fc1 #8d7f9a

Complementary Mix

#65656f #a8a8b9 #cbcbd5 #b9b9a7 #d2d2c6 #78786d

Nearby Colors

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About #A8A8B9

#A8A8B9 converts to RGB(168, 168, 185) and HSL(240, 11%, 69%). 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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#A8A8B9 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A8A8B9?
RGB: 168, 168, 185. Copy as CSS: rgb(168, 168, 185)
Is #A8A8B9 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A8A8B9?
Complement: #b9b9a7.
Does #A8A8B9 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.34:1 (Fails AA). On black: 8.97:1 (AAA (normal text)).