Grayish Purple

The color #A281A9 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 162, 129, 169 and HSL values of 290°, 19%, 58%.

Color Values for #A281A9

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HEX:
#A281A9
RGB:
rgb(162,129,169) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(290,19%,58%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(4%, 24%, 0%, 34%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A281A9

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A281A9. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 63.5%
Green: 50.6%
Blue: 66.3%

Contrast Analysis for #A281A9

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 #A281A9

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A281A9

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

Complementary Colors for #A281A9

The complementary color for #A281A9 is #86A880. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A281A9

The analogous colors for #A281A9 are #8D80A8 and #A8809B. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A281A9

The triadic colors for #A281A9 are #A8A180 and #80A8A1. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A281A9

These are the darker variations of #A281A9. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #826787 and #614D65. This progression shows how #A281A9 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A281A9

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B59ABA and #C7B3CB. This progression shows how #A281A9. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A281A9

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A281A9. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #A281A9

Companies and brands that incorporate #A281A9 in their visual identity.

#A281A9 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A281A9. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A281A9 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 162, 129, 169 and HSL values of 290°, 19%, 58%.

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