Grayish Blue

The color #A49DB5 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 164, 157, 181 and HSL values of 258°, 14%, 66%.

Color Values for #A49DB5

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HEX:
#A49DB5
RGB:
rgb(164,157,181) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(258,14%,66%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(9%, 13%, 0%, 29%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A49DB5

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A49DB5. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 64.3%
Green: 61.6%
Blue: 71%

Contrast Analysis for #A49DB5

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 #A49DB5

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A49DB5

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

Complementary Colors for #A49DB5

The complementary color for #A49DB5 is #ADB49C. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A49DB5

The analogous colors for #A49DB5 are #9CA1B4 and #B09CB4. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A49DB5

The triadic colors for #A49DB5 are #B4A39C and #9CB4A3. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A49DB5

These are the darker variations of #A49DB5. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #837E91 and #625E6D. This progression shows how #A49DB5 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A49DB5

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B6B1C4 and #C8C4D3. This progression shows how #A49DB5. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A49DB5

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A49DB5. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #A49DB5

Companies and brands that incorporate #A49DB5 in their visual identity.

#A49DB5 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A49DB5. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A49DB5 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 164, 157, 181 and HSL values of 258°, 14%, 66%.

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