#A9A8C3

Color Details

HEX
#A9A8C3
RGB
rgb(169, 168, 195)
HSL
hsl(242, 18%, 71%)
CMYK
cmyk(13%, 14%, 0%, 24%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 9.08:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a9a8c3
Contrast 9.08:1 AAA
White on #a9a8c3
Contrast 2.31:1 Fail
#a9a8c3 on Black
Contrast 9.08:1 AAA
#a9a8c3 on White
Contrast 2.31:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#bab9cf
#cbcbdb
#dddce7
#87869c
#656575
#44434e

Complement & Analogous

#c1c2a8
#b6a5c5
#a5b4c5

Triadic

#c2a9a8
#a8c2a9

Monochrome

#44434e #656575 #a9a8c3 #cbcbdb #dddce7 #eeeef3

Analogous

#a5b4c5 #c0cbd6 #a9a8c3 #c5b7d1 #b6a5c5 #92849e

Complementary Mix

#656575 #a9a8c3 #cbcbdb #c1c2a8 #d7d7c6 #7d7e6d

Nearby Colors

#a9a8c2
#a9a8c4
#a9a8b3
#a9a8d3

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About #A9A8C3

#A9A8C3 converts to RGB(169, 168, 195) and HSL(242, 18%, 71%). 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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#A9A8C3 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A9A8C3?
RGB: 169, 168, 195. Copy as CSS: rgb(169, 168, 195)
Is #A9A8C3 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A9A8C3?
Complement: #c1c2a8.
Does #A9A8C3 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.31:1 (Fails AA). On black: 9.08:1 (AAA (normal text)).