#A9A49D

Color Details

HEX
#A9A49D
RGB
rgb(169, 164, 157)
HSL
hsl(35, 7%, 64%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 3%, 7%, 34%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 8.48:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a9a49d
Contrast 8.48:1 AAA
White on #a9a49d
Contrast 2.48:1 Fail
#a9a49d on Black
Contrast 8.48:1 AAA
#a9a49d on White
Contrast 2.48:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#bab6b1
#cbc8c4
#dddbd8
#87837e
#65625e
#44423f

Complement & Analogous

#9da2aa
#b4b78f
#b7928f

Triadic

#9daaa4
#a49daa

Monochrome

#44423f #65625e #a9a49d #cbc8c4 #dddbd8 #eeedeb

Analogous

#b7928f #cdb3b1 #a9a49d #c3c5a5 #b4b78f #909272

Complementary Mix

#65625e #a9a49d #cbc8c4 #9da2aa #bfc3c8 #66696f

Nearby Colors

#a9a49c
#a9a49e
#a9a48d
#a9a4ad

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About #A9A49D

#A9A49D converts to RGB(169, 164, 157) and HSL(35, 7%, 64%). 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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#A9A49D FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A9A49D?
RGB: 169, 164, 157. Copy as CSS: rgb(169, 164, 157)
Is #A9A49D a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A9A49D?
Complement: #9da2aa.
Does #A9A49D have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.48:1 (Fails AA). On black: 8.48:1 (AAA (normal text)).