#C9A8BE

Color Details

HEX
#C9A8BE
RGB
rgb(201, 168, 190)
HSL
hsl(320, 23%, 72%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 16%, 5%, 21%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 9.83:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c9a8be
Contrast 9.83:1 AAA
White on #c9a8be
Contrast 2.14:1 Fail
#c9a8be on Black
Contrast 9.83:1 AAA
#c9a8be on White
Contrast 2.14:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d4b9cb
#dfcbd8
#e9dce5
#a18698
#796572
#50434c

Complement & Analogous

#a7c8b2
#c8a7ad
#c3a7c8

Triadic

#bdc8a7
#a7bdc8

Monochrome

#50434c #796572 #c9a8be #dfcbd8 #e9dce5 #f4eef2

Analogous

#c3a7c8 #d5c1d9 #c9a8be #d3b9bd #c8a7ad #a0868a

Complementary Mix

#796572 #c9a8be #dfcbd8 #a7c8b2 #c6dbcd #6d8274

Nearby Colors

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About #C9A8BE

#C9A8BE converts to RGB(201, 168, 190) and HSL(320, 23%, 72%). 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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#C9A8BE FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C9A8BE?
RGB: 201, 168, 190. Copy as CSS: rgb(201, 168, 190)
Is #C9A8BE a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C9A8BE?
Complement: #a7c8b2.
Does #C9A8BE have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.14:1 (Fails AA). On black: 9.83:1 (AAA (normal text)).