Grayish Purple

The color #A48999 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 164, 137, 153 and HSL values of 324°, 13%, 59%.

Color Values for #A48999

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HEX:
#A48999
RGB:
rgb(164,137,153) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(324,13%,59%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 16%, 7%, 36%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A48999

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A48999. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 64.3%
Green: 53.7%
Blue: 60%

Contrast Analysis for #A48999

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 #A48999

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A48999

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

Complementary Colors for #A48999

The complementary color for #A48999 is #89A494. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A48999

The analogous colors for #A48999 are #A189A4 and #A4898C. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A48999

The triadic colors for #A48999 are #99A489 and #8999A4. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A48999

These are the darker variations of #A48999. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #836E7A and #62525C. This progression shows how #A48999 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A48999

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B6A1AD and #C8B8C2. This progression shows how #A48999. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A48999

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A48999. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #A48999

Companies and brands that incorporate #A48999 in their visual identity.

#A48999 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A48999. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A48999 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 164, 137, 153 and HSL values of 324°, 13%, 59%.

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