#C9A1A9

Color Details

HEX
#C9A1A9
RGB
rgb(201, 161, 169)
HSL
hsl(348, 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 #c9a1a9
Contrast 9.15:1 AAA
White on #c9a1a9
Contrast 2.29:1 Fail
#c9a1a9 on Black
Contrast 9.15:1 AAA
#c9a1a9 on White
Contrast 2.29:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d4b4ba
#dfc7cb
#e9d9dd
#a18187
#796165
#504044

Complement & Analogous

#a1c9c1
#c9ada1
#c9a1bd

Triadic

#a9c9a1
#a1a9c9

Monochrome

#504044 #796165 #c9a1a9 #dfc7cb #e9d9dd #f4ecee

Analogous

#c9a1bd #d9bdd1 #c9a1a9 #d4bdb4 #c9ada1 #a18a81

Complementary Mix

#796165 #c9a1a9 #dfc7cb #a1c9c1 #c2dcd7 #69837d

Nearby Colors

#c9a1a8
#c9a1aa
#c9a199
#c9a1b9

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About #C9A1A9

#C9A1A9 converts to RGB(201, 161, 169) and HSL(348, 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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#C9A1A9 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C9A1A9?
RGB: 201, 161, 169. Copy as CSS: rgb(201, 161, 169)
Is #C9A1A9 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C9A1A9?
Complement: #a1c9c1.
Does #C9A1A9 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.29:1 (Fails AA). On black: 9.15:1 (AAA (normal text)).