#A9A8CD

Color Details

HEX
#A9A8CD
RGB
rgb(169, 168, 205)
HSL
hsl(242, 27%, 73%)
CMYK
cmyk(18%, 18%, 0%, 20%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 9.17:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a9a8cd
Contrast 9.17:1 AAA
White on #a9a8cd
Contrast 2.29:1 Fail
#a9a8cd on Black
Contrast 9.17:1 AAA
#a9a8cd on White
Contrast 2.29:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#bab9d7
#cbcbe1
#dddceb
#8786a4
#65657b
#444352

Complement & Analogous

#cccda8
#bba8cd
#a8b9cd

Triadic

#cda9a8
#a8cda9

Monochrome

#444352 #65657b #a9a8cd #cbcbe1 #dddceb #eeeef5

Analogous

#a8b9cd #c2cedc #a9a8cd #c9b9d7 #bba8cd #9686a4

Complementary Mix

#65657b #a9a8cd #cbcbe1 #cccda8 #dedfc6 #85856d

Nearby Colors

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#a9a8ce
#a9a8bd
#a9a8dd

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About #A9A8CD

#A9A8CD converts to RGB(169, 168, 205) and HSL(242, 27%, 73%). 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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#A9A8CD FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A9A8CD?
RGB: 169, 168, 205. Copy as CSS: rgb(169, 168, 205)
Is #A9A8CD a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A9A8CD?
Complement: #cccda8.
Does #A9A8CD have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.29:1 (Fails AA). On black: 9.17:1 (AAA (normal text)).