Grayish Purple

The color #A498AA is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 164, 152, 170 and HSL values of 280°, 10%, 63%.

Color Values for #A498AA

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HEX:
#A498AA
RGB:
rgb(164,152,170) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(280,10%,63%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(4%, 11%, 0%, 33%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A498AA

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A498AA. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 64.3%
Green: 59.6%
Blue: 66.7%

Contrast Analysis for #A498AA

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 #A498AA

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A498AA

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

Complementary Colors for #A498AA

The complementary color for #A498AA is #9EAA97. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A498AA

The analogous colors for #A498AA are #9A97AA and #AA97A7. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A498AA

The triadic colors for #A498AA are #AAA497 and #97AAA4. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A498AA

These are the darker variations of #A498AA. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #837A88 and #625B66. This progression shows how #A498AA darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A498AA

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B6ADBB and #C8C1CC. This progression shows how #A498AA. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A498AA

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A498AA. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #A498AA

Companies and brands that incorporate #A498AA in their visual identity.

#A498AA Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A498AA. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A498AA is a grayish purple with RGB values of 164, 152, 170 and HSL values of 280°, 10%, 63%.

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