#A8A8C6

Color Details

HEX
#A8A8C6
RGB
rgb(168, 168, 198)
HSL
hsl(240, 21%, 72%)
CMYK
cmyk(15%, 15%, 0%, 22%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 9.08:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a8a8c6
Contrast 9.08:1 AAA
White on #a8a8c6
Contrast 2.31:1 Fail
#a8a8c6 on Black
Contrast 9.08:1 AAA
#a8a8c6 on White
Contrast 2.31:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#b9b9d1
#cbcbdd
#dcdce8
#86869e
#656577
#43434f

Complement & Analogous

#c7c7a9
#b8a8c7
#a8b8c7

Triadic

#c7a9a9
#a9c7a9

Monochrome

#43434f #656577 #a8a8c6 #cbcbdd #dcdce8 #eeeef4

Analogous

#a8b8c7 #c2cdd8 #a8a8c6 #c6b9d2 #b8a8c7 #93869f

Complementary Mix

#656577 #a8a8c6 #cbcbdd #c7c7a9 #dbdbc7 #81816e

Nearby Colors

#a8a8c5
#a8a8c7
#a8a8b6
#a8a8d6

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About #A8A8C6

#A8A8C6 converts to RGB(168, 168, 198) and HSL(240, 21%, 72%). 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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#A8A8C6 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A8A8C6?
RGB: 168, 168, 198. Copy as CSS: rgb(168, 168, 198)
Is #A8A8C6 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A8A8C6?
Complement: #c7c7a9.
Does #A8A8C6 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.31:1 (Fails AA). On black: 9.08:1 (AAA (normal text)).