Grayish Red

The color #A49998 is a grayish red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 164, 153, 152 and HSL values of 5°, 6%, 62%.

Color Values for #A49998

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HEX:
#A49998
RGB:
rgb(164,153,152) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(5,6%,62%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 7%, 7%, 36%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A49998

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A49998. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 64.3%
Green: 60%
Blue: 59.6%

Contrast Analysis for #A49998

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 #A49998

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A49998

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

Complementary Colors for #A49998

The complementary color for #A49998 is #98A3A4. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A49998

The analogous colors for #A49998 are #A4989D and #A49F98. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A49998

The triadic colors for #A49998 are #98A499 and #9998A4. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A49998

These are the darker variations of #A49998. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #837A7A and #625C5B. This progression shows how #A49998 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A49998

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B6ADAD and #C8C2C1. This progression shows how #A49998. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A49998

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A49998. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #A49998

Companies and brands that incorporate #A49998 in their visual identity.

#A49998 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A49998. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A49998 is a grayish red with RGB values of 164, 153, 152 and HSL values of 5°, 6%, 62%.

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