#A9AB9F

Color Details

HEX
#A9AB9F
RGB
rgb(169, 171, 159)
HSL
hsl(70, 7%, 65%)
CMYK
cmyk(1%, 0%, 7%, 33%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 9.01:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a9ab9f
Contrast 9.01:1 AAA
White on #a9ab9f
Contrast 2.33:1 Fail
#a9ab9f on Black
Contrast 9.01:1 AAA
#a9ab9f on White
Contrast 2.33:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#babcb2
#cbcdc5
#ddddd9
#87897f
#65675f
#444440

Complement & Analogous

#a2a0ac
#9fb992
#b9ac92

Triadic

#a0aaac
#aca0aa

Monochrome

#444440 #65675f #a9ab9f #cbcdc5 #ddddd9 #eeeeec

Analogous

#b9ac92 #cec5b3 #a9ab9f #b2c7a8 #9fb992 #7f9475

Complementary Mix

#65675f #a9ab9f #cbcdc5 #a2a0ac #c3c1c9 #696870

Nearby Colors

#a9ab9e
#a9aba0
#a9ab8f
#a9abaf

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About #A9AB9F

#A9AB9F converts to RGB(169, 171, 159) and HSL(70, 7%, 65%). 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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#A9AB9F FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A9AB9F?
RGB: 169, 171, 159. Copy as CSS: rgb(169, 171, 159)
Is #A9AB9F a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A9AB9F?
Complement: #a2a0ac.
Does #A9AB9F have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.33:1 (Fails AA). On black: 9.01:1 (AAA (normal text)).