Grayish Purple

The color #A8A0B0 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 168, 160, 176 and HSL values of 270°, 9%, 66%.

Color Values for #A8A0B0

Below are the different color format representations for #A8A0B0. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#A8A0B0
RGB:
rgb(168,160,176) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(270,9%,66%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(5%, 9%, 0%, 31%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A8A0B0

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A8A0B0. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 65.9%
Green: 62.7%
Blue: 69%

Contrast Analysis for #A8A0B0

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 #A8A0B0

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A8A0B0

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

Complementary Colors for #A8A0B0

The complementary color for #A8A0B0 is #A8B0A0. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A8A0B0

The analogous colors for #A8A0B0 are #A0A0B0 and #B0A0B0. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A8A0B0

The triadic colors for #A8A0B0 are #B0A8A0 and #A0B0A8. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A8A0B0

These are the darker variations of #A8A0B0. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #86808D and #65606A. This progression shows how #A8A0B0 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A8A0B0

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B9B3C0 and #CBC6D0. This progression shows how #A8A0B0. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A8A0B0

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A8A0B0. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #A8A0B0

Companies and brands that incorporate #A8A0B0 in their visual identity.

#A8A0B0 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A8A0B0. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A8A0B0 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 168, 160, 176 and HSL values of 270°, 9%, 66%.

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