Grayish Purple

The color #A495A8 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 164, 149, 168 and HSL values of 287°, 10%, 62%.

Color Values for #A495A8

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HEX:
#A495A8
RGB:
rgb(164,149,168) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(287,10%,62%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(2%, 11%, 0%, 34%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A495A8

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A495A8. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 64.3%
Green: 58.4%
Blue: 65.9%

Contrast Analysis for #A495A8

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 #A495A8

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A495A8

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

Complementary Colors for #A495A8

The complementary color for #A495A8 is #99A894. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A495A8

The analogous colors for #A495A8 are #9A94A8 and #A894A2. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A495A8

The triadic colors for #A495A8 are #A8A494 and #94A8A4. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A495A8

These are the darker variations of #A495A8. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #837786 and #625965. This progression shows how #A495A8 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A495A8

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B6AAB9 and #C8BFCB. This progression shows how #A495A8. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A495A8

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A495A8. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #A495A8

Companies and brands that incorporate #A495A8 in their visual identity.

#A495A8 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A495A8. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A495A8 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 164, 149, 168 and HSL values of 287°, 10%, 62%.

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