Purple

The color #A179B2 is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 161, 121, 178 and HSL values of 282°, 27%, 59%.

Color Values for #A179B2

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HEX:
#A179B2
RGB:
rgb(161,121,178) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(282,27%,59%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(10%, 32%, 0%, 30%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A179B2

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A179B2. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 63.1%
Green: 47.5%
Blue: 69.8%

Contrast Analysis for #A179B2

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 #A179B2

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A179B2

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

Complementary Colors for #A179B2

The complementary color for #A179B2 is #8BB37A. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A179B2

The analogous colors for #A179B2 are #867AB3 and #B37AA7. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A179B2

The triadic colors for #A179B2 are #B3A27A and #7AB3A2. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A179B2

These are the darker variations of #A179B2. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #81618E and #61496B. This progression shows how #A179B2 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A179B2

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B494C1 and #C7AFD1. This progression shows how #A179B2. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A179B2

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A179B2. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #A179B2

Companies and brands that incorporate #A179B2 in their visual identity.

#A179B2 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A179B2. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A179B2 is a purple with RGB values of 161, 121, 178 and HSL values of 282°, 27%, 59%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #A179B2 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.