Grayish Purple

The color #A88EAE is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 168, 142, 174 and HSL values of 289°, 16%, 62%.

Color Values for #A88EAE

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HEX:
#A88EAE
RGB:
rgb(168,142,174) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(289,16%,62%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(3%, 18%, 0%, 32%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A88EAE

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A88EAE. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 65.9%
Green: 55.7%
Blue: 68.2%

Contrast Analysis for #A88EAE

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 #A88EAE

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A88EAE

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

Complementary Colors for #A88EAE

The complementary color for #A88EAE is #94AE8F. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A88EAE

The analogous colors for #A88EAE are #988FAE and #AE8FA4. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A88EAE

The triadic colors for #A88EAE are #AEA88F and #8FAEA8. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A88EAE

These are the darker variations of #A88EAE. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #86728B and #655568. This progression shows how #A88EAE darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A88EAE

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B9A5BE and #CBBBCE. This progression shows how #A88EAE. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A88EAE

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A88EAE. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#A88EAE Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A88EAE. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A88EAE is a grayish purple with RGB values of 168, 142, 174 and HSL values of 289°, 16%, 62%.

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