Grayish Purple

The color #A896AB is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 168, 150, 171 and HSL values of 291°, 11%, 63%.

Color Values for #A896AB

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HEX:
#A896AB
RGB:
rgb(168,150,171) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(291,11%,63%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(2%, 12%, 0%, 33%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A896AB

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A896AB. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 65.9%
Green: 58.8%
Blue: 67.1%

Contrast Analysis for #A896AB

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 #A896AB

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A896AB

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

Complementary Colors for #A896AB

The complementary color for #A896AB is #99AB96. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A896AB

The analogous colors for #A896AB are #9E96AB and #AB96A4. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A896AB

The triadic colors for #A896AB are #ABA896 and #96ABA8. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A896AB

These are the darker variations of #A896AB. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #867889 and #655A67. This progression shows how #A896AB darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A896AB

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B9ABBC and #CBC0CD. This progression shows how #A896AB. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A896AB

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A896AB. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #A896AB

Companies and brands that incorporate #A896AB in their visual identity.

#A896AB Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A896AB. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A896AB is a grayish purple with RGB values of 168, 150, 171 and HSL values of 291°, 11%, 63%.

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