Grayish Blue

The color #A8AAAD is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 168, 170, 173 and HSL values of 216°, 3%, 67%.

Color Values for #A8AAAD

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HEX:
#A8AAAD
RGB:
rgb(168,170,173) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(216,3%,67%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(3%, 2%, 0%, 32%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A8AAAD

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A8AAAD. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 65.9%
Green: 66.7%
Blue: 67.8%

Contrast Analysis for #A8AAAD

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 #A8AAAD

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A8AAAD

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

Complementary Colors for #A8AAAD

The complementary color for #A8AAAD is #ADABA8. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A8AAAD

The analogous colors for #A8AAAD are #A8ADAD and #A9A8AD. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A8AAAD

The triadic colors for #A8AAAD are #ADA8AA and #AAADA8. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A8AAAD

These are the darker variations of #A8AAAD. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #86888A and #656668. This progression shows how #A8AAAD darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A8AAAD

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B9BBBD and #CBCCCE. This progression shows how #A8AAAD. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A8AAAD

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A8AAAD. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #A8AAAD

Companies and brands that incorporate #A8AAAD in their visual identity.

#A8AAAD Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A8AAAD. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A8AAAD is a grayish blue with RGB values of 168, 170, 173 and HSL values of 216°, 3%, 67%.

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