Grayish Purple

The color #A2979D is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 162, 151, 157 and HSL values of 327°, 6%, 61%.

Color Values for #A2979D

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HEX:
#A2979D
RGB:
rgb(162,151,157) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(327,6%,61%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 7%, 3%, 36%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A2979D

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A2979D. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 63.5%
Green: 59.2%
Blue: 61.6%

Contrast Analysis for #A2979D

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 #A2979D

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A2979D

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

Complementary Colors for #A2979D

The complementary color for #A2979D is #96A29B. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A2979D

The analogous colors for #A2979D are #A196A2 and #A29696. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A2979D

The triadic colors for #A2979D are #9CA296 and #969CA2. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A2979D

These are the darker variations of #A2979D. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #82797E and #615B5E. This progression shows how #A2979D darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A2979D

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B5ACB1 and #C7C1C4. This progression shows how #A2979D. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A2979D

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A2979D. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#A2979D Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A2979D. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A2979D is a grayish purple with RGB values of 162, 151, 157 and HSL values of 327°, 6%, 61%.

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