#A9898F

Color Details

HEX
#A9898F
RGB
rgb(169, 137, 143)
HSL
hsl(349, 16%, 60%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 19%, 15%, 34%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 6.66:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a9898f
Contrast 6.66:1 AA
White on #a9898f
Contrast 3.15:1 Fail
#a9898f on Black
Contrast 6.66:1 AA
#a9898f on White
Contrast 3.15:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#baa1a5
#cbb8bc
#ddd0d2
#876e72
#655256
#443739

Complement & Analogous

#89a9a3
#af9183
#af83a1

Triadic

#8fa989
#898fa9

Monochrome

#443739 #655256 #a9898f #cbb8bc #ddd0d2 #eee7e9

Analogous

#af83a1 #c7a8bd #a9898f #bfa79c #af9183 #8c7469

Complementary Mix

#655256 #a9898f #cbb8bc #89a9a3 #b2c7c3 #596e6a

Nearby Colors

#a9898e
#a98990
#a9897f
#a9899f

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About #A9898F

#A9898F converts to RGB(169, 137, 143) and HSL(349, 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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#A9898F FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A9898F?
RGB: 169, 137, 143. Copy as CSS: rgb(169, 137, 143)
Is #A9898F a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A9898F?
Complement: #89a9a3.
Does #A9898F have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.15:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 6.66:1 (AA (normal text)).