#A8B8C5

Color Details

HEX
#A8B8C5
RGB
rgb(168, 184, 197)
HSL
hsl(207, 20%, 72%)
CMYK
cmyk(15%, 7%, 0%, 23%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 10.33:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a8b8c5
Contrast 10.33:1 AAA
White on #a8b8c5
Contrast 2.03:1 Fail
#a8b8c5 on Black
Contrast 10.33:1 AAA
#a8b8c5 on White
Contrast 2.03:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#b9c6d1
#cbd4dc
#dce3e8
#86939e
#656e76
#434a4f

Complement & Analogous

#c6b6a9
#a8a9c7
#a8c7c6

Triadic

#c6a9b9
#b9c6a9

Monochrome

#434a4f #656e76 #a8b8c5 #cbd4dc #dce3e8 #eef1f3

Analogous

#a8c7c6 #c2d8d7 #a8b8c5 #b9bad2 #a8a9c7 #86879f

Complementary Mix

#656e76 #a8b8c5 #cbd4dc #c6b6a9 #dad0c7 #81766e

Nearby Colors

#a8b8c4
#a8b8c6
#a8b8b5
#a8b8d5

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About #A8B8C5

#A8B8C5 converts to RGB(168, 184, 197) and HSL(207, 20%, 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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#A8B8C5 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A8B8C5?
RGB: 168, 184, 197. Copy as CSS: rgb(168, 184, 197)
Is #A8B8C5 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A8B8C5?
Complement: #c6b6a9.
Does #A8B8C5 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.03:1 (Fails AA). On black: 10.33:1 (AAA (normal text)).