Grayish Purple

The color #A79CAA is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 167, 156, 170 and HSL values of 287°, 8%, 64%.

Color Values for #A79CAA

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HEX:
#A79CAA
RGB:
rgb(167,156,170) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(287,8%,64%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(2%, 8%, 0%, 33%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A79CAA

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A79CAA. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 65.5%
Green: 61.2%
Blue: 66.7%

Contrast Analysis for #A79CAA

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 #A79CAA

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A79CAA

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

Complementary Colors for #A79CAA

The complementary color for #A79CAA is #9FAB9C. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A79CAA

The analogous colors for #A79CAA are #A09CAB and #AB9CA6. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A79CAA

The triadic colors for #A79CAA are #ABA79C and #9CABA7. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A79CAA

These are the darker variations of #A79CAA. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #867D88 and #645E66. This progression shows how #A79CAA darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A79CAA

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B9B0BB and #CAC4CC. This progression shows how #A79CAA. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A79CAA

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A79CAA. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#A79CAA Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A79CAA. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A79CAA is a grayish purple with RGB values of 167, 156, 170 and HSL values of 287°, 8%, 64%.

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