Grayish Purple

The color #A88497 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 168, 132, 151 and HSL values of 328°, 17%, 59%.

Color Values for #A88497

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HEX:
#A88497
RGB:
rgb(168,132,151) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(328,17%,59%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 21%, 10%, 34%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A88497

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A88497. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 65.9%
Green: 51.8%
Blue: 59.2%

Contrast Analysis for #A88497

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 #A88497

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A88497

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

Complementary Colors for #A88497

The complementary color for #A88497 is #85A895. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A88497

The analogous colors for #A88497 are #A785A8 and #A88586. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A88497

The triadic colors for #A88497 are #98A885 and #8598A8. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A88497

These are the darker variations of #A88497. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #866A79 and #654F5B. This progression shows how #A88497 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A88497

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B99DAC and #CBB5C1. This progression shows how #A88497. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A88497

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A88497. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #A88497

Companies and brands that incorporate #A88497 in their visual identity.

#A88497 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A88497. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A88497 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 168, 132, 151 and HSL values of 328°, 17%, 59%.

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