Grayish Purple

The color #A79BA9 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 167, 155, 169 and HSL values of 291°, 8%, 64%.

Color Values for #A79BA9

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HEX:
#A79BA9
RGB:
rgb(167,155,169) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(291,8%,64%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(1%, 8%, 0%, 34%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A79BA9

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A79BA9. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 65.5%
Green: 60.8%
Blue: 66.3%

Contrast Analysis for #A79BA9

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 #A79BA9

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A79BA9

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

Complementary Colors for #A79BA9

The complementary color for #A79BA9 is #9EAB9C. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A79BA9

The analogous colors for #A79BA9 are #A19CAB and #AB9CA5. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A79BA9

The triadic colors for #A79BA9 are #ABA89C and #9CABA8. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A79BA9

These are the darker variations of #A79BA9. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #867C87 and #645D65. This progression shows how #A79BA9 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A79BA9

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B9AFBA and #CAC3CB. This progression shows how #A79BA9. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A79BA9

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A79BA9. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #A79BA9

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#A79BA9 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A79BA9. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A79BA9 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 167, 155, 169 and HSL values of 291°, 8%, 64%.

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