#C9A1A5

Color Details

HEX
#C9A1A5
RGB
rgb(201, 161, 165)
HSL
hsl(354, 27%, 71%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 20%, 18%, 21%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 9.12:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c9a1a5
Contrast 9.12:1 AAA
White on #c9a1a5
Contrast 2.30:1 Fail
#c9a1a5 on Black
Contrast 9.12:1 AAA
#c9a1a5 on White
Contrast 2.30:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d4b4b7
#dfc7c9
#e9d9db
#a18184
#796163
#504042

Complement & Analogous

#a1c9c5
#c9b1a1
#c9a1b9

Triadic

#a5c9a1
#a1a5c9

Monochrome

#504042 #796163 #c9a1a5 #dfc7c9 #e9d9db #f4eced

Analogous

#c9a1b9 #d9bdce #c9a1a5 #d4c1b4 #c9b1a1 #a18e81

Complementary Mix

#796163 #c9a1a5 #dfc7c9 #a1c9c5 #c2dcd9 #698380

Nearby Colors

#c9a1a4
#c9a1a6
#c9a195
#c9a1b5

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About #C9A1A5

#C9A1A5 converts to RGB(201, 161, 165) and HSL(354, 27%, 71%). 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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#C9A1A5 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C9A1A5?
RGB: 201, 161, 165. Copy as CSS: rgb(201, 161, 165)
Is #C9A1A5 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C9A1A5?
Complement: #a1c9c5.
Does #C9A1A5 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.30:1 (Fails AA). On black: 9.12:1 (AAA (normal text)).