#C9A1A8

Color Details

HEX
#C9A1A8
RGB
rgb(201, 161, 168)
HSL
hsl(350, 27%, 71%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 20%, 16%, 21%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 9.15:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c9a1a8
Contrast 9.15:1 AAA
White on #c9a1a8
Contrast 2.30:1 Fail
#c9a1a8 on Black
Contrast 9.15:1 AAA
#c9a1a8 on White
Contrast 2.30:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d4b4b9
#dfc7cb
#e9d9dc
#a18186
#796165
#504043

Complement & Analogous

#a1c9c2
#c9aea1
#c9a1bc

Triadic

#a8c9a1
#a1a8c9

Monochrome

#504043 #796165 #c9a1a8 #dfc7cb #e9d9dc #f4ecee

Analogous

#c9a1bc #d9bdd0 #c9a1a8 #d4beb4 #c9aea1 #a18b81

Complementary Mix

#796165 #c9a1a8 #dfc7cb #a1c9c2 #c2dcd7 #69837e

Nearby Colors

#c9a1a7
#c9a1a9
#c9a198
#c9a1b8

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About #C9A1A8

#C9A1A8 converts to RGB(201, 161, 168) and HSL(350, 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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#C9A1A8 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C9A1A8?
RGB: 201, 161, 168. Copy as CSS: rgb(201, 161, 168)
Is #C9A1A8 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C9A1A8?
Complement: #a1c9c2.
Does #C9A1A8 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.30:1 (Fails AA). On black: 9.15:1 (AAA (normal text)).