#A9B49D

Color Details

HEX
#A9B49D
RGB
rgb(169, 180, 157)
HSL
hsl(89, 13%, 66%)
CMYK
cmyk(6%, 0%, 13%, 29%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 9.70:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a9b49d
Contrast 9.70:1 AAA
White on #a9b49d
Contrast 2.16:1 Fail
#a9b49d on Black
Contrast 9.70:1 AAA
#a9b49d on White
Contrast 2.16:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#bac3b1
#cbd2c4
#dde1d8
#87907e
#656c5e
#44483f

Complement & Analogous

#a89db4
#96bb95
#bbbb95

Triadic

#9da9b4
#b49da9

Monochrome

#44483f #656c5e #a9b49d #cbd2c4 #dde1d8 #eef0eb

Analogous

#bbbb95 #cfcfb5 #a9b49d #abc9aa #96bb95 #789677

Complementary Mix

#656c5e #a9b49d #cbd2c4 #a89db4 #c6bfce #6d6675

Nearby Colors

#a9b49c
#a9b49e
#a9b48d
#a9b4ad

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About #A9B49D

#A9B49D converts to RGB(169, 180, 157) and HSL(89, 13%, 66%). 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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#A9B49D FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A9B49D?
RGB: 169, 180, 157. Copy as CSS: rgb(169, 180, 157)
Is #A9B49D a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A9B49D?
Complement: #a89db4.
Does #A9B49D have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.16:1 (Fails AA). On black: 9.70:1 (AAA (normal text)).