Grayish Orange

The color #A8A688 is a grayish orange that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 168, 166, 136 and HSL values of 56°, 16%, 60%.

Color Values for #A8A688

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HEX:
#A8A688
RGB:
rgb(168,166,136) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(56,16%,60%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 1%, 19%, 34%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A8A688

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A8A688. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 65.9%
Green: 65.1%
Blue: 53.3%

Contrast Analysis for #A8A688

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 #A8A688

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A8A688

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

Complementary Colors for #A8A688

The complementary color for #A8A688 is #898BA9. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A8A688

The analogous colors for #A8A688 are #A99789 and #9BA989. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A8A688

The triadic colors for #A8A688 are #89A9A7 and #A789A9. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A8A688

These are the darker variations of #A8A688. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #86856D and #656452. This progression shows how #A8A688 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A8A688

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B9B8A0 and #CBCAB8. This progression shows how #A8A688. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A8A688

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A8A688. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #A8A688

Companies and brands that incorporate #A8A688 in their visual identity.

#A8A688 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A8A688. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A8A688 is a grayish orange with RGB values of 168, 166, 136 and HSL values of 56°, 16%, 60%.

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