Grayish Purple

The color #A38BA6 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 163, 139, 166 and HSL values of 293°, 13%, 60%.

Color Values for #A38BA6

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HEX:
#A38BA6
RGB:
rgb(163,139,166) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(293,13%,60%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(2%, 16%, 0%, 35%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A38BA6

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A38BA6. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 63.9%
Green: 54.5%
Blue: 65.1%

Contrast Analysis for #A38BA6

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 #A38BA6

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A38BA6

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

Complementary Colors for #A38BA6

The complementary color for #A38BA6 is #8FA68C. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A38BA6

The analogous colors for #A38BA6 are #968CA6 and #A68C9C. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A38BA6

The triadic colors for #A38BA6 are #A6A38C and #8CA6A3. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A38BA6

These are the darker variations of #A38BA6. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #826F85 and #625364. This progression shows how #A38BA6 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A38BA6

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B5A2B8 and #C8B9CA. This progression shows how #A38BA6. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A38BA6

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A38BA6. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #A38BA6

Companies and brands that incorporate #A38BA6 in their visual identity.

#A38BA6 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A38BA6. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A38BA6 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 163, 139, 166 and HSL values of 293°, 13%, 60%.

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