#A8B8AB

Color Details

HEX
#A8B8AB
RGB
rgb(168, 184, 171)
HSL
hsl(131, 10%, 69%)
CMYK
cmyk(9%, 0%, 7%, 28%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 10.11:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a8b8ab
Contrast 10.11:1 AAA
White on #a8b8ab
Contrast 2.08:1 Fail
#a8b8ab on Black
Contrast 10.11:1 AAA
#a8b8ab on White
Contrast 2.08:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#b9c6bc
#cbd4cd
#dce3dd
#869389
#656e67
#434a44

Complement & Analogous

#b8a8b5
#9fc1b6
#aac19f

Triadic

#aba8b8
#b8aba8

Monochrome

#434a44 #656e67 #a8b8ab #cbd4cd #dce3dd #eef1ee

Analogous

#aac19f #c4d4bc #a8b8ab #b2cdc5 #9fc1b6 #7f9a92

Complementary Mix

#656e67 #a8b8ab #cbd4cd #b8a8b5 #d1c6cf #786d76

Nearby Colors

#a8b8aa
#a8b8ac
#a8b89b
#a8b8bb

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About #A8B8AB

#A8B8AB converts to RGB(168, 184, 171) and HSL(131, 10%, 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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#A8B8AB FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A8B8AB?
RGB: 168, 184, 171. Copy as CSS: rgb(168, 184, 171)
Is #A8B8AB a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A8B8AB?
Complement: #b8a8b5.
Does #A8B8AB have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.08:1 (Fails AA). On black: 10.11:1 (AAA (normal text)).