#A9AFBE

Color Details

HEX
#A9AFBE
RGB
rgb(169, 175, 190)
HSL
hsl(223, 14%, 70%)
CMYK
cmyk(11%, 8%, 0%, 25%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 9.56:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a9afbe
Contrast 9.56:1 AAA
White on #a9afbe
Contrast 2.20:1 Fail
#a9afbe on Black
Contrast 9.56:1 AAA
#a9afbe on White
Contrast 2.20:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#babfcb
#cbcfd8
#dddfe5
#878c98
#656972
#44464c

Complement & Analogous

#bdb7a8
#a9a2c3
#a2bcc3

Triadic

#bda8ae
#aebda8

Monochrome

#44464c #656972 #a9afbe #cbcfd8 #dddfe5 #eeeff2

Analogous

#a2bcc3 #bed0d5 #a9afbe #bab5cf #a9a2c3 #87829c

Complementary Mix

#656972 #a9afbe #cbcfd8 #bdb7a8 #d4d0c6 #7b776d

Nearby Colors

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About #A9AFBE

#A9AFBE converts to RGB(169, 175, 190) and HSL(223, 14%, 70%). 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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#A9AFBE FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A9AFBE?
RGB: 169, 175, 190. Copy as CSS: rgb(169, 175, 190)
Is #A9AFBE a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A9AFBE?
Complement: #bdb7a8.
Does #A9AFBE have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.20:1 (Fails AA). On black: 9.56:1 (AAA (normal text)).