Grayish Purple

The color #A498A5 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 164, 152, 165 and HSL values of 295°, 7%, 62%.

Color Values for #A498A5

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HEX:
#A498A5
RGB:
rgb(164,152,165) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(295,7%,62%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(1%, 8%, 0%, 35%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A498A5

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A498A5. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 64.3%
Green: 59.6%
Blue: 64.7%

Contrast Analysis for #A498A5

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 #A498A5

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A498A5

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

Complementary Colors for #A498A5

The complementary color for #A498A5 is #98A597. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A498A5

The analogous colors for #A498A5 are #9D97A5 and #A5979F. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A498A5

The triadic colors for #A498A5 are #A5A497 and #97A5A4. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A498A5

These are the darker variations of #A498A5. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #837A84 and #625B63. This progression shows how #A498A5 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A498A5

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B6ADB7 and #C8C1C9. This progression shows how #A498A5. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A498A5

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A498A5. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #A498A5

Companies and brands that incorporate #A498A5 in their visual identity.

#A498A5 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A498A5. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A498A5 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 164, 152, 165 and HSL values of 295°, 7%, 62%.

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