Grayish Yellow

The color #A4A79B is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 164, 167, 155 and HSL values of 75°, 6%, 63%.

Color Values for #A4A79B

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HEX:
#A4A79B
RGB:
rgb(164,167,155) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(75,6%,63%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(2%, 0%, 7%, 35%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A4A79B

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A4A79B. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 64.3%
Green: 65.5%
Blue: 60.8%

Contrast Analysis for #A4A79B

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 #A4A79B

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A4A79B

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

Complementary Colors for #A4A79B

The complementary color for #A4A79B is #9E9BA6. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A4A79B

The analogous colors for #A4A79B are #A6A39B and #9EA69B. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A4A79B

The triadic colors for #A4A79B are #9BA3A6 and #A69BA3. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A4A79B

These are the darker variations of #A4A79B. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #83867C and #62645D. This progression shows how #A4A79B darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A4A79B

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B6B9AF and #C8CAC3. This progression shows how #A4A79B. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A4A79B

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A4A79B. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#A4A79B Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A4A79B. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A4A79B is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 164, 167, 155 and HSL values of 75°, 6%, 63%.

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