#A9B5DC

Color Details

HEX
#A9B5DC
RGB
rgb(169, 181, 220)
HSL
hsl(226, 42%, 76%)
CMYK
cmyk(23%, 18%, 0%, 14%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 10.33:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a9b5dc
Contrast 10.33:1 AAA
White on #a9b5dc
Contrast 2.03:1 Fail
#a9b5dc on Black
Contrast 10.33:1 AAA
#a9b5dc on White
Contrast 2.03:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#bac4e3
#cbd3ea
#dde1f1
#8791b0
#656d84
#444858

Complement & Analogous

#dcd0a8
#b6a8dc
#a8cedc

Triadic

#dca8b4
#b4dca8

Monochrome

#444858 #656d84 #a9b5dc #cbd3ea #dde1f1 #eef0f8

Analogous

#a8cedc #c2dde7 #a9b5dc #c5b9e3 #b6a8dc #9286b0

Complementary Mix

#656d84 #a9b5dc #cbd3ea #dcd0a8 #e8e0c6 #8f876d

Nearby Colors

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#a9b5cc
#a9b5ec

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About #A9B5DC

#A9B5DC converts to RGB(169, 181, 220) and HSL(226, 42%, 76%). 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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#A9B5DC FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A9B5DC?
RGB: 169, 181, 220. Copy as CSS: rgb(169, 181, 220)
Is #A9B5DC a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A9B5DC?
Complement: #dcd0a8.
Does #A9B5DC have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.03:1 (Fails AA). On black: 10.33:1 (AAA (normal text)).