Grayish Blue

The color #A8A6B3 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 168, 166, 179 and HSL values of 249°, 8%, 68%.

Color Values for #A8A6B3

Below are the different color format representations for #A8A6B3. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#A8A6B3
RGB:
rgb(168,166,179) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(249,8%,68%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(6%, 7%, 0%, 30%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A8A6B3

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A8A6B3. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 65.9%
Green: 65.1%
Blue: 70.2%

Contrast Analysis for #A8A6B3

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 #A8A6B3

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A8A6B3

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

Complementary Colors for #A8A6B3

The complementary color for #A8A6B3 is #B2B4A7. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A8A6B3

The analogous colors for #A8A6B3 are #A7ABB4 and #AFA7B4. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A8A6B3

The triadic colors for #A8A6B3 are #B4A9A7 and #A7B4A9. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A8A6B3

These are the darker variations of #A8A6B3. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #86858F and #65646B. This progression shows how #A8A6B3 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A8A6B3

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B9B8C2 and #CBCAD1. This progression shows how #A8A6B3. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A8A6B3

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A8A6B3. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #A8A6B3

Companies and brands that incorporate #A8A6B3 in their visual identity.

#A8A6B3 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A8A6B3. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A8A6B3 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 168, 166, 179 and HSL values of 249°, 8%, 68%.

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