#A9B4BE

Color Details

HEX
#A9B4BE
RGB
rgb(169, 180, 190)
HSL
hsl(209, 14%, 70%)
CMYK
cmyk(11%, 5%, 0%, 25%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 9.96:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a9b4be
Contrast 9.96:1 AAA
White on #a9b4be
Contrast 2.11:1 Fail
#a9b4be on Black
Contrast 9.96:1 AAA
#a9b4be on White
Contrast 2.11:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#bac3cb
#cbd2d8
#dde1e5
#879098
#656c72
#44484c

Complement & Analogous

#bdb2a8
#a2a2c3
#a2c3c3

Triadic

#bda8b3
#b3bda8

Monochrome

#44484c #656c72 #a9b4be #cbd2d8 #dde1e5 #eef0f2

Analogous

#a2c3c3 #bed5d5 #a9b4be #b5b5cf #a2a2c3 #82829c

Complementary Mix

#656c72 #a9b4be #cbd2d8 #bdb2a8 #d4cdc6 #7b746d

Nearby Colors

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About #A9B4BE

#A9B4BE converts to RGB(169, 180, 190) and HSL(209, 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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#A9B4BE FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A9B4BE?
RGB: 169, 180, 190. Copy as CSS: rgb(169, 180, 190)
Is #A9B4BE a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A9B4BE?
Complement: #bdb2a8.
Does #A9B4BE have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.11:1 (Fails AA). On black: 9.96:1 (AAA (normal text)).