darkgray

#A8A1CE

Balanced

UI Preview

Pro

Conversions

RGB168, 161, 206
CMYK18, 22, 0, 19
HSL249°, 31%, 72%
LAB68, 10, -22
Closest Library Match
slate-40093% Match

Readability

2.42On WhiteFAIL
8.65On BlackPASS AA

For optimal readability, use Black text on this background.

Magic Gradients

subtle
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vibrant
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rich
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About #A8A1CE

The hexadecimal color code #A8A1CE is a light, muted shade of Blue (known as darkgray). In the RGB color model, #A8A1CE is comprised of 168 red, 161 green, and 206 blue. In the HSL color space, which is often used in digital design and color grading, it has a hue of 249 degrees, a saturation of 31%, and a lightness of 72%. This color has an approximate wavelength of 477 nm. The closest web-safe color is often utilized in web design, user interfaces (UI), and vector graphics to create muted Blue atmospheres. Designers searching for Blue color schemes often pair this with its complementary color or use it as an accent against neutral backgrounds. It is commonly used in digital design for backgrounds, typography, and accent elements. When paired with its complementary color in the palette below, it creates a high-contrast visual hierarchy. Engineers can implement this color using the CSS hex code #A8A1CE.

Vision Simulation

ProtanopiaRed-blind
DeuteranopiaGreen-blind
TritanopiaBlue-blind