#A8B8C3

Color Details

HEX
#A8B8C3
RGB
rgb(168, 184, 195)
HSL
hsl(204, 18%, 71%)
CMYK
cmyk(14%, 6%, 0%, 24%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 10.31:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a8b8c3
Contrast 10.31:1 AAA
White on #a8b8c3
Contrast 2.04:1 Fail
#a8b8c3 on Black
Contrast 10.31:1 AAA
#a8b8c3 on White
Contrast 2.04:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#b9c6cf
#cbd4db
#dce3e7
#86939c
#656e75
#434a4e

Complement & Analogous

#c2b2a8
#a5a8c5
#a5c5c2

Triadic

#c2a8b8
#b8c2a8

Monochrome

#434a4e #656e75 #a8b8c3 #cbd4db #dce3e7 #eef1f3

Analogous

#a5c5c2 #c0d6d4 #a8b8c3 #b7b9d1 #a5a8c5 #84869e

Complementary Mix

#656e75 #a8b8c3 #cbd4db #c2b2a8 #d7cdc6 #7e746d

Nearby Colors

#a8b8c2
#a8b8c4
#a8b8b3
#a8b8d3

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About #A8B8C3

#A8B8C3 converts to RGB(168, 184, 195) and HSL(204, 18%, 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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#A8B8C3 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A8B8C3?
RGB: 168, 184, 195. Copy as CSS: rgb(168, 184, 195)
Is #A8B8C3 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A8B8C3?
Complement: #c2b2a8.
Does #A8B8C3 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.04:1 (Fails AA). On black: 10.31:1 (AAA (normal text)).