#A8B9EB

Color Details

HEX
#A8B9EB
RGB
rgb(168, 185, 235)
HSL
hsl(225, 63%, 79%)
CMYK
cmyk(29%, 21%, 0%, 8%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 10.80:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a8b9eb
Contrast 10.80:1 AAA
White on #a8b9eb
Contrast 1.94:1 Fail
#a8b9eb on Black
Contrast 10.80:1 AAA
#a8b9eb on White
Contrast 1.94:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#b9c7ef
#cbd5f3
#dce3f7
#8694bc
#656f8d
#434a5e

Complement & Analogous

#ebdaa8
#b9a8eb
#a8daeb

Triadic

#eba8b9
#b9eba8

Monochrome

#434a5e #656f8d #a8b9eb #cbd5f3 #dce3f7 #eef1fb

Analogous

#a8daeb #c2e5f1 #a8b9eb #c7b9ef #b9a8eb #9486bc

Complementary Mix

#656f8d #a8b9eb #cbd5f3 #ebdaa8 #f2e7c6 #998e6d

Nearby Colors

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About #A8B9EB

#A8B9EB converts to RGB(168, 185, 235) and HSL(225, 63%, 79%). 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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#A8B9EB FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A8B9EB?
RGB: 168, 185, 235. Copy as CSS: rgb(168, 185, 235)
Is #A8B9EB a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A8B9EB?
Complement: #ebdaa8.
Does #A8B9EB have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 1.94:1 (Fails AA). On black: 10.80:1 (AAA (normal text)).