Grayish Purple

The color #A8859B is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 168, 133, 155 and HSL values of 322°, 17%, 59%.

Color Values for #A8859B

Below are the different color format representations for #A8859B. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#A8859B
RGB:
rgb(168,133,155) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(322,17%,59%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 21%, 8%, 34%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A8859B

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A8859B. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 65.9%
Green: 52.2%
Blue: 60.8%

Contrast Analysis for #A8859B

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 #A8859B

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A8859B

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

Complementary Colors for #A8859B

The complementary color for #A8859B is #85A892. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A8859B

The analogous colors for #A8859B are #A385A8 and #A88589. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A8859B

The triadic colors for #A8859B are #9BA885 and #859BA8. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A8859B

These are the darker variations of #A8859B. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #866A7C and #65505D. This progression shows how #A8859B darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A8859B

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B99DAF and #CBB6C3. This progression shows how #A8859B. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A8859B

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A8859B. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #A8859B

Companies and brands that incorporate #A8859B in their visual identity.

#A8859B Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A8859B. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A8859B is a grayish purple with RGB values of 168, 133, 155 and HSL values of 322°, 17%, 59%.

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