#A8A8C0

Color Details

HEX
#A8A8C0
RGB
rgb(168, 168, 192)
HSL
hsl(240, 16%, 71%)
CMYK
cmyk(13%, 13%, 0%, 25%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 9.03:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a8a8c0
Contrast 9.03:1 AAA
White on #a8a8c0
Contrast 2.33:1 Fail
#a8a8c0 on Black
Contrast 9.03:1 AAA
#a8a8c0 on White
Contrast 2.33:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#b9b9cd
#cbcbd9
#dcdce6
#86869a
#656573
#43434d

Complement & Analogous

#c1c1a9
#b5a5c5
#a5b5c5

Triadic

#c1a9a9
#a9c1a9

Monochrome

#43434d #656573 #a8a8c0 #cbcbd9 #dcdce6 #eeeef2

Analogous

#a5b5c5 #c0cbd6 #a8a8c0 #c4b7d1 #b5a5c5 #91849e

Complementary Mix

#656573 #a8a8c0 #cbcbd9 #c1c1a9 #d7d7c7 #7d7d6e

Nearby Colors

#a8a8bf
#a8a8c1
#a8a8b0
#a8a8d0

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About #A8A8C0

#A8A8C0 converts to RGB(168, 168, 192) and HSL(240, 16%, 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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#A8A8C0 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A8A8C0?
RGB: 168, 168, 192. Copy as CSS: rgb(168, 168, 192)
Is #A8A8C0 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A8A8C0?
Complement: #c1c1a9.
Does #A8A8C0 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.33:1 (Fails AA). On black: 9.03:1 (AAA (normal text)).