Grayish Orange

The color #A8A49E is a grayish orange that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 168, 164, 158 and HSL values of 36°, 5%, 64%.

Color Values for #A8A49E

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HEX:
#A8A49E
RGB:
rgb(168,164,158) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(36,5%,64%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 2%, 6%, 34%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A8A49E

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A8A49E. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 65.9%
Green: 64.3%
Blue: 62%

Contrast Analysis for #A8A49E

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 #A8A49E

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A8A49E

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

Complementary Colors for #A8A49E

The complementary color for #A8A49E is #9FA2A8. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A8A49E

The analogous colors for #A8A49E are #A8A09F and #A7A89F. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A8A49E

The triadic colors for #A8A49E are #9FA8A4 and #A49FA8. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A8A49E

These are the darker variations of #A8A49E. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #86837E and #65625F. This progression shows how #A8A49E darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A8A49E

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B9B6B1 and #CBC8C5. This progression shows how #A8A49E. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A8A49E

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A8A49E. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#A8A49E Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A8A49E. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A8A49E is a grayish orange with RGB values of 168, 164, 158 and HSL values of 36°, 5%, 64%.

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