Grayish Red

The color #A49B96 is a grayish red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 164, 155, 150 and HSL values of 21°, 7%, 62%.

Color Values for #A49B96

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HEX:
#A49B96
RGB:
rgb(164,155,150) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(21,7%,62%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 5%, 9%, 36%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A49B96

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A49B96. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 64.3%
Green: 60.8%
Blue: 58.8%

Contrast Analysis for #A49B96

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 #A49B96

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A49B96

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

Complementary Colors for #A49B96

The complementary color for #A49B96 is #97A0A5. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A49B96

The analogous colors for #A49B96 are #A59799 and #A5A397. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A49B96

The triadic colors for #A49B96 are #97A59C and #9C97A5. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A49B96

These are the darker variations of #A49B96. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #837C78 and #625D5A. This progression shows how #A49B96 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A49B96

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B6AFAB and #C8C3C0. This progression shows how #A49B96. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A49B96

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A49B96. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#A49B96 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A49B96. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A49B96 is a grayish red with RGB values of 164, 155, 150 and HSL values of 21°, 7%, 62%.

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