Grayish Purple

The color #A179A1 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 161, 121, 161 and HSL values of 300°, 18%, 55%.

Color Values for #A179A1

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HEX:
#A179A1
RGB:
rgb(161,121,161) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(300,18%,55%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 25%, 0%, 37%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A179A1

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A179A1. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 63.1%
Green: 47.5%
Blue: 63.1%

Contrast Analysis for #A179A1

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #A179A1

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A179A1

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #A179A1

The complementary color for #A179A1 is #78A178. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A179A1

The analogous colors for #A179A1 are #8C78A1 and #A1788C. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A179A1

The triadic colors for #A179A1 are #A1A178 and #78A1A1. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A179A1

These are the darker variations of #A179A1. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #816181 and #614961. This progression shows how #A179A1 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A179A1

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B494B4 and #C7AFC7. This progression shows how #A179A1. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A179A1

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A179A1. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #A179A1

Companies and brands that incorporate #A179A1 in their visual identity.

#A179A1 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A179A1. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A179A1 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 161, 121, 161 and HSL values of 300°, 18%, 55%.

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