darkgray

#A8A6C9

Balanced

UI Preview

Pro

Conversions

RGB168, 166, 201
CMYK16, 17, 0, 21
HSL243°, 24%, 72%
LAB69, 6, -18
Closest Library Match
slate-40094% Match

Readability

2.34On WhiteFAIL
8.96On 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 #A8A6C9

The hexadecimal color code #A8A6C9 is a light, muted shade of Blue (known as darkgray). In the RGB color model, #A8A6C9 is comprised of 168 red, 166 green, and 201 blue. In the HSL color space, which is often used in digital design and color grading, it has a hue of 243 degrees, a saturation of 24%, and a lightness of 72%. This color has an approximate wavelength of 481 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 #A8A6C9.

Vision Simulation

ProtanopiaRed-blind
DeuteranopiaGreen-blind
TritanopiaBlue-blind