Grayish Purple

The color #A8A1A8 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 168, 161, 168 and HSL values of 300°, 4%, 65%.

Color Values for #A8A1A8

Below are the different color format representations for #A8A1A8. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#A8A1A8
RGB:
rgb(168,161,168)
HSL:
hsl(300,4%,65%)
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 4%, 0%, 34%)

Color Composition of #A8A1A8

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A8A1A8. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 65.9%
Green: 63.1%
Blue: 65.9%

Contrast Analysis for #A8A1A8

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 #A8A1A8

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A8A1A8

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

Complementary Colors for #A8A1A8

The complementary color for #A8A1A8 is #A2A9A2. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A8A1A8

The analogous colors for #A8A1A8 are #A6A2A9 and #A9A2A6. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A8A1A8

The triadic colors for #A8A1A8 are #A9A9A2 and #A2A9A9. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A8A1A8

These are the darker variations of #A8A1A8. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #868186 and #656165. This progression shows how #A8A1A8 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A8A1A8

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B9B4B9 and #CBC7CB. This progression shows how #A8A1A8. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A8A1A8

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A8A1A8. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #A8A1A8

Companies and brands that incorporate #A8A1A8 in their visual identity.

#A8A1A8 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A8A1A8. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A8A1A8 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 168, 161, 168 and HSL values of 300°, 4%, 65%.

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