#A9898D

Color Details

HEX
#A9898D
RGB
rgb(169, 137, 141)
HSL
hsl(353, 16%, 60%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 19%, 17%, 34%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 6.65:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a9898d
Contrast 6.65:1 AA
White on #a9898d
Contrast 3.16:1 Fail
#a9898d on Black
Contrast 6.65:1 AA
#a9898d on White
Contrast 3.16:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#baa1a4
#cbb8bb
#ddd0d1
#876e71
#655255
#443738

Complement & Analogous

#89a9a6
#af9483
#af839e

Triadic

#8ca989
#898ca9

Monochrome

#443738 #655255 #a9898d #cbb8bb #ddd0d1 #eee7e8

Analogous

#af839e #c7a8bb #a9898d #bfa99c #af9483 #8c7669

Complementary Mix

#655255 #a9898d #cbb8bb #89a9a6 #b2c7c5 #596e6c

Nearby Colors

#a9898c
#a9898e
#a9897d
#a9899d

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About #A9898D

#A9898D converts to RGB(169, 137, 141) and HSL(353, 16%, 60%). 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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#A9898D FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A9898D?
RGB: 169, 137, 141. Copy as CSS: rgb(169, 137, 141)
Is #A9898D a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A9898D?
Complement: #89a9a6.
Does #A9898D have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.16:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 6.65:1 (AA (normal text)).