Grayish Purple

The color #A88BA6 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 168, 139, 166 and HSL values of 304°, 14%, 60%.

Color Values for #A88BA6

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HEX:
#A88BA6
RGB:
rgb(168,139,166) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(304,14%,60%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 17%, 1%, 34%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A88BA6

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A88BA6. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 65.9%
Green: 54.5%
Blue: 65.1%

Contrast Analysis for #A88BA6

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 #A88BA6

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A88BA6

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

Complementary Colors for #A88BA6

The complementary color for #A88BA6 is #8BA78D. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A88BA6

The analogous colors for #A88BA6 are #9B8BA7 and #A78B97. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A88BA6

The triadic colors for #A88BA6 are #A5A78B and #8BA5A7. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A88BA6

These are the darker variations of #A88BA6. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #866F85 and #655364. This progression shows how #A88BA6 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A88BA6

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B9A2B8 and #CBB9CA. This progression shows how #A88BA6. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A88BA6

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A88BA6. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#A88BA6 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A88BA6. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A88BA6 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 168, 139, 166 and HSL values of 304°, 14%, 60%.

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