#A8B8E5

Color Details

HEX
#A8B8E5
RGB
rgb(168, 184, 229)
HSL
hsl(224, 54%, 78%)
CMYK
cmyk(27%, 20%, 0%, 10%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 10.65:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a8b8e5
Contrast 10.65:1 AAA
White on #a8b8e5
Contrast 1.97:1 Fail
#a8b8e5 on Black
Contrast 10.65:1 AAA
#a8b8e5 on White
Contrast 1.97:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#b9c6ea
#cbd4ef
#dce3f5
#8693b7
#656e89
#434a5c

Complement & Analogous

#e5d5a9
#b7a9e5
#a9d7e5

Triadic

#e5a9b9
#b9e5a9

Monochrome

#434a5c #656e89 #a8b8e5 #cbd4ef #dce3f5 #eef1fa

Analogous

#a9d7e5 #c3e3ed #a8b8e5 #c5baea #b7a9e5 #9287b7

Complementary Mix

#656e89 #a8b8e5 #cbd4ef #e5d5a9 #eee4c7 #958a6e

Nearby Colors

#a8b8e4
#a8b8e6
#a8b8d5
#a8b8f5

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About #A8B8E5

#A8B8E5 converts to RGB(168, 184, 229) and HSL(224, 54%, 78%). 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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#A8B8E5 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A8B8E5?
RGB: 168, 184, 229. Copy as CSS: rgb(168, 184, 229)
Is #A8B8E5 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A8B8E5?
Complement: #e5d5a9.
Does #A8B8E5 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 1.97:1 (Fails AA). On black: 10.65:1 (AAA (normal text)).