Grayish Red

The color #A59997 is a grayish red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 165, 153, 151 and HSL values of 9°, 7%, 62%.

Color Values for #A59997

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HEX:
#A59997
RGB:
rgb(165,153,151) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(9,7%,62%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 7%, 8%, 35%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A59997

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A59997. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 64.7%
Green: 60%
Blue: 59.2%

Contrast Analysis for #A59997

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 #A59997

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A59997

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

Complementary Colors for #A59997

The complementary color for #A59997 is #97A3A5. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A59997

The analogous colors for #A59997 are #A5979C and #A5A097. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A59997

The triadic colors for #A59997 are #97A599 and #9997A5. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A59997

These are the darker variations of #A59997. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #847A79 and #635C5B. This progression shows how #A59997 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A59997

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B7ADAC and #C9C2C1. This progression shows how #A59997. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A59997

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A59997. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #A59997

Companies and brands that incorporate #A59997 in their visual identity.

#A59997 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A59997. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A59997 is a grayish red with RGB values of 165, 153, 151 and HSL values of 9°, 7%, 62%.

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