Purple

The color #A857A9 is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 168, 87, 169 and HSL values of 299°, 32%, 50%.

Color Values for #A857A9

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HEX:
#A857A9
RGB:
rgb(168,87,169) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(299,32%,50%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(1%, 49%, 0%, 34%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A857A9

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A857A9. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 65.9%
Green: 34.1%
Blue: 66.3%

Contrast Analysis for #A857A9

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 #A857A9

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A857A9

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

Complementary Colors for #A857A9

The complementary color for #A857A9 is #58A857. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A857A9

The analogous colors for #A857A9 are #7E57A8 and #A85781. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A857A9

The triadic colors for #A857A9 are #A8A757 and #57A8A7. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A857A9

These are the darker variations of #A857A9. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #864687 and #653465. This progression shows how #A857A9 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A857A9

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B979BA and #CB9ACB. This progression shows how #A857A9. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A857A9

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A857A9. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #A857A9

Companies and brands that incorporate #A857A9 in their visual identity.

#A857A9 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A857A9. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A857A9 is a purple with RGB values of 168, 87, 169 and HSL values of 299°, 32%, 50%.

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