Grayish Blue

The color #A498B4 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 164, 152, 180 and HSL values of 266°, 16%, 65%.

Color Values for #A498B4

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HEX:
#A498B4
RGB:
rgb(164,152,180) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(266,16%,65%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(9%, 16%, 0%, 29%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A498B4

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A498B4. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 64.3%
Green: 59.6%
Blue: 70.6%

Contrast Analysis for #A498B4

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 #A498B4

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A498B4

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

Complementary Colors for #A498B4

The complementary color for #A498B4 is #A8B497. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A498B4

The analogous colors for #A498B4 are #9799B4 and #B297B4. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A498B4

The triadic colors for #A498B4 are #B4A497 and #97B4A4. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A498B4

These are the darker variations of #A498B4. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #837A90 and #625B6C. This progression shows how #A498B4 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A498B4

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B6ADC3 and #C8C1D2. This progression shows how #A498B4. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A498B4

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A498B4. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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Companies and brands that incorporate #A498B4 in their visual identity.

#A498B4 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A498B4. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A498B4 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 164, 152, 180 and HSL values of 266°, 16%, 65%.

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