#AA9CAD

Color Details

HEX
#AA9CAD
RGB
rgb(170, 156, 173)
HSL
hsl(289, 9%, 65%)
CMYK
cmyk(2%, 10%, 0%, 32%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 8.07:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #aa9cad
Contrast 8.07:1 AAA
White on #aa9cad
Contrast 2.60:1 Fail
#aa9cad on Black
Contrast 8.07:1 AAA
#aa9cad on White
Contrast 2.60:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#bbb0bd
#ccc4ce
#ddd7de
#887d8a
#665e68
#443e45

Complement & Analogous

#a1ae9e
#b992ad
#9f92b9

Triadic

#aeab9e
#9eaeab

Monochrome

#443e45 #665e68 #aa9cad #ccc4ce #ddd7de #eeebef

Analogous

#9f92b9 #bcb3ce #aa9cad #c7a8bd #b992ad #94758a

Complementary Mix

#665e68 #aa9cad #ccc4ce #a1ae9e #c2cac0 #697167

Nearby Colors

#aa9cac
#aa9cae
#aa9c9d
#aa9cbd

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About #AA9CAD

#AA9CAD converts to RGB(170, 156, 173) and HSL(289, 9%, 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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#AA9CAD FAQs

What is the RGB value of #AA9CAD?
RGB: 170, 156, 173. Copy as CSS: rgb(170, 156, 173)
Is #AA9CAD a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #AA9CAD?
Complement: #a1ae9e.
Does #AA9CAD have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.60:1 (Fails AA). On black: 8.07:1 (AAA (normal text)).