#AA9CB0

Color Details

HEX
#AA9CB0
RGB
rgb(170, 156, 176)
HSL
hsl(282, 11%, 65%)
CMYK
cmyk(3%, 11%, 0%, 31%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 8.09:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #aa9cb0
Contrast 8.09:1 AAA
White on #aa9cb0
Contrast 2.60:1 Fail
#aa9cb0 on Black
Contrast 8.09:1 AAA
#aa9cb0 on White
Contrast 2.60:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#bbb0c0
#ccc4d0
#ddd7df
#887d8d
#665e6a
#443e46

Complement & Analogous

#a2b09c
#b992b2
#9a92b9

Triadic

#b0aa9c
#9cb0aa

Monochrome

#443e46 #665e6a #aa9cb0 #ccc4d0 #ddd7df #eeebef

Analogous

#9a92b9 #b8b3ce #aa9cb0 #c7a8c1 #b992b2 #94758e

Complementary Mix

#665e6a #aa9cb0 #ccc4d0 #a2b09c #c3ccbf #697265

Nearby Colors

#aa9caf
#aa9cb1
#aa9ca0
#aa9cc0

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About #AA9CB0

#AA9CB0 converts to RGB(170, 156, 176) and HSL(282, 11%, 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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#AA9CB0 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #AA9CB0?
RGB: 170, 156, 176. Copy as CSS: rgb(170, 156, 176)
Is #AA9CB0 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #AA9CB0?
Complement: #a2b09c.
Does #AA9CB0 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.60:1 (Fails AA). On black: 8.09:1 (AAA (normal text)).