#A8B8D0

Color Details

HEX
#A8B8D0
RGB
rgb(168, 184, 208)
HSL
hsl(216, 30%, 74%)
CMYK
cmyk(19%, 12%, 0%, 18%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 10.43:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a8b8d0
Contrast 10.43:1 AAA
White on #a8b8d0
Contrast 2.01:1 Fail
#a8b8d0 on Black
Contrast 10.43:1 AAA
#a8b8d0 on White
Contrast 2.01:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#b9c6d9
#cbd4e3
#dce3ec
#8693a6
#656e7d
#434a53

Complement & Analogous

#d1c1a9
#ada9d1
#a9cdd1

Triadic

#d1a9b9
#b9d1a9

Monochrome

#434a53 #656e7d #a8b8d0 #cbd4e3 #dce3ec #eef1f6

Analogous

#a9cdd1 #c3dcdf #a8b8d0 #bdbada #ada9d1 #8a87a7

Complementary Mix

#656e7d #a8b8d0 #cbd4e3 #d1c1a9 #e1d7c7 #887d6e

Nearby Colors

#a8b8cf
#a8b8d1
#a8b8c0
#a8b8e0

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About #A8B8D0

#A8B8D0 converts to RGB(168, 184, 208) and HSL(216, 30%, 74%). 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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#A8B8D0 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A8B8D0?
RGB: 168, 184, 208. Copy as CSS: rgb(168, 184, 208)
Is #A8B8D0 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A8B8D0?
Complement: #d1c1a9.
Does #A8B8D0 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.01:1 (Fails AA). On black: 10.43:1 (AAA (normal text)).