Grayish Yellow

The color #A6A79E is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 166, 167, 158 and HSL values of 67°, 5%, 64%.

Color Values for #A6A79E

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HEX:
#A6A79E
RGB:
rgb(166,167,158) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(67,5%,64%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(1%, 0%, 5%, 35%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A6A79E

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A6A79E. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 65.1%
Green: 65.5%
Blue: 62%

Contrast Analysis for #A6A79E

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 #A6A79E

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A6A79E

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

Complementary Colors for #A6A79E

The complementary color for #A6A79E is #A09FA8. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A6A79E

The analogous colors for #A6A79E are #A8A49F and #A2A89F. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A6A79E

The triadic colors for #A6A79E are #9FA7A8 and #A89FA7. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A6A79E

These are the darker variations of #A6A79E. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #85867E and #64645F. This progression shows how #A6A79E darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A6A79E

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B8B9B1 and #CACAC5. This progression shows how #A6A79E. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A6A79E

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A6A79E. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#A6A79E Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A6A79E. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A6A79E is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 166, 167, 158 and HSL values of 67°, 5%, 64%.

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