Grayish Purple

The color #A8A2AA is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 168, 162, 170 and HSL values of 285°, 4%, 65%.

Color Values for #A8A2AA

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HEX:
#A8A2AA
RGB:
rgb(168,162,170) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(285,4%,65%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(1%, 5%, 0%, 33%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A8A2AA

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A8A2AA. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 65.9%
Green: 63.5%
Blue: 66.7%

Contrast Analysis for #A8A2AA

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 #A8A2AA

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A8A2AA

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

Complementary Colors for #A8A2AA

The complementary color for #A8A2AA is #A4A9A2. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A8A2AA

The analogous colors for #A8A2AA are #A4A2A9 and #A9A2A8. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A8A2AA

The triadic colors for #A8A2AA are #A9A8A2 and #A2A9A8. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A8A2AA

These are the darker variations of #A8A2AA. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #868288 and #656166. This progression shows how #A8A2AA darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A8A2AA

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B9B5BB and #CBC7CC. This progression shows how #A8A2AA. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A8A2AA

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A8A2AA. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #A8A2AA

Companies and brands that incorporate #A8A2AA in their visual identity.

#A8A2AA Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A8A2AA. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A8A2AA is a grayish purple with RGB values of 168, 162, 170 and HSL values of 285°, 4%, 65%.

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