Grayish Purple

The color #A38A9C is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 163, 138, 156 and HSL values of 317°, 12%, 59%.

Color Values for #A38A9C

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HEX:
#A38A9C
RGB:
rgb(163,138,156) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(317,12%,59%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 15%, 4%, 36%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A38A9C

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A38A9C. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 63.9%
Green: 54.1%
Blue: 61.2%

Contrast Analysis for #A38A9C

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 #A38A9C

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A38A9C

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

Complementary Colors for #A38A9C

The complementary color for #A38A9C is #8AA391. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A38A9C

The analogous colors for #A38A9C are #9E8AA3 and #A38A8F. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A38A9C

The triadic colors for #A38A9C are #9CA38A and #8A9CA3. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A38A9C

These are the darker variations of #A38A9C. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #826E7D and #62535E. This progression shows how #A38A9C darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A38A9C

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B5A1B0 and #C8B9C4. This progression shows how #A38A9C. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A38A9C

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A38A9C. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #A38A9C

Companies and brands that incorporate #A38A9C in their visual identity.

#A38A9C Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A38A9C. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A38A9C is a grayish purple with RGB values of 163, 138, 156 and HSL values of 317°, 12%, 59%.

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