Grayish Purple

The color #A79BAB is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 167, 155, 171 and HSL values of 285°, 9%, 64%.

Color Values for #A79BAB

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HEX:
#A79BAB
RGB:
rgb(167,155,171) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(285,9%,64%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(2%, 9%, 0%, 33%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A79BAB

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A79BAB. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 65.5%
Green: 60.8%
Blue: 67.1%

Contrast Analysis for #A79BAB

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 #A79BAB

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A79BAB

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

Complementary Colors for #A79BAB

The complementary color for #A79BAB is #9FAB9B. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A79BAB

The analogous colors for #A79BAB are #9F9BAB and #AB9BA7. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A79BAB

The triadic colors for #A79BAB are #ABA79B and #9BABA7. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A79BAB

These are the darker variations of #A79BAB. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #867C89 and #645D67. This progression shows how #A79BAB darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A79BAB

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B9AFBC and #CAC3CD. This progression shows how #A79BAB. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A79BAB

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A79BAB. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #A79BAB

Companies and brands that incorporate #A79BAB in their visual identity.

#A79BAB Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A79BAB. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A79BAB is a grayish purple with RGB values of 167, 155, 171 and HSL values of 285°, 9%, 64%.

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