Grayish Purple

The color #A38BAB is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 163, 139, 171 and HSL values of 285°, 16%, 61%.

Color Values for #A38BAB

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HEX:
#A38BAB
RGB:
rgb(163,139,171) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(285,16%,61%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(5%, 19%, 0%, 33%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A38BAB

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A38BAB. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 63.9%
Green: 54.5%
Blue: 67.1%

Contrast Analysis for #A38BAB

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 #A38BAB

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A38BAB

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

Complementary Colors for #A38BAB

The complementary color for #A38BAB is #94AB8C. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A38BAB

The analogous colors for #A38BAB are #948CAB and #AB8CA4. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A38BAB

The triadic colors for #A38BAB are #ABA48C and #8CABA4. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A38BAB

These are the darker variations of #A38BAB. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #826F89 and #625367. This progression shows how #A38BAB darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A38BAB

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B5A2BC and #C8B9CD. This progression shows how #A38BAB. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A38BAB

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A38BAB. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #A38BAB

Companies and brands that incorporate #A38BAB in their visual identity.

#A38BAB Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A38BAB. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A38BAB is a grayish purple with RGB values of 163, 139, 171 and HSL values of 285°, 16%, 61%.

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