Grayish Yellow

The color #A8A987 is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 168, 169, 135 and HSL values of 62°, 17%, 60%.

Color Values for #A8A987

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HEX:
#A8A987
RGB:
rgb(168,169,135) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(62,17%,60%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(1%, 0%, 20%, 34%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A8A987

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A8A987. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 65.9%
Green: 66.3%
Blue: 52.9%

Contrast Analysis for #A8A987

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 #A8A987

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A8A987

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

Complementary Colors for #A8A987

The complementary color for #A8A987 is #8988AA. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A8A987

The analogous colors for #A8A987 are #AA9A88 and #98AA88. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A8A987

The triadic colors for #A8A987 are #88A9AA and #AA88A9. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A8A987

These are the darker variations of #A8A987. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #86876C and #656551. This progression shows how #A8A987 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A8A987

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B9BA9F and #CBCBB7. This progression shows how #A8A987. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A8A987

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A8A987. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #A8A987

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#A8A987 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A8A987. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A8A987 is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 168, 169, 135 and HSL values of 62°, 17%, 60%.

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