Grayish Blue

The color #A6A8B1 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 166, 168, 177 and HSL values of 229°, 7%, 67%.

Color Values for #A6A8B1

Below are the different color format representations for #A6A8B1. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#A6A8B1
RGB:
rgb(166,168,177) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(229,7%,67%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(6%, 5%, 0%, 31%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A6A8B1

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A6A8B1. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 65.1%
Green: 65.9%
Blue: 69.4%

Contrast Analysis for #A6A8B1

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 #A6A8B1

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A6A8B1

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

Complementary Colors for #A6A8B1

The complementary color for #A6A8B1 is #B1AFA5. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A6A8B1

The analogous colors for #A6A8B1 are #A5ADB1 and #A9A5B1. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A6A8B1

The triadic colors for #A6A8B1 are #B1A5A7 and #A7B1A5. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A6A8B1

These are the darker variations of #A6A8B1. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #85868E and #64656A. This progression shows how #A6A8B1 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A6A8B1

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B8B9C1 and #CACBD0. This progression shows how #A6A8B1. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A6A8B1

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A6A8B1. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #A6A8B1

Companies and brands that incorporate #A6A8B1 in their visual identity.

#A6A8B1 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A6A8B1. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A6A8B1 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 166, 168, 177 and HSL values of 229°, 7%, 67%.

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