Grayish Yellow

The color #A8AB8E is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 168, 171, 142 and HSL values of 66°, 15%, 61%.

Color Values for #A8AB8E

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HEX:
#A8AB8E
RGB:
rgb(168,171,142) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(66,15%,61%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(2%, 0%, 17%, 33%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A8AB8E

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A8AB8E. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 65.9%
Green: 67.1%
Blue: 55.7%

Contrast Analysis for #A8AB8E

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 #A8AB8E

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A8AB8E

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

Complementary Colors for #A8AB8E

The complementary color for #A8AB8E is #908DAA. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A8AB8E

The analogous colors for #A8AB8E are #AA9F8D and #99AA8D. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A8AB8E

The triadic colors for #A8AB8E are #8DA7AA and #AA8DA7. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A8AB8E

These are the darker variations of #A8AB8E. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #868972 and #656755. This progression shows how #A8AB8E darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A8AB8E

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B9BCA5 and #CBCDBB. This progression shows how #A8AB8E. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A8AB8E

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A8AB8E. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #A8AB8E

Companies and brands that incorporate #A8AB8E in their visual identity.

#A8AB8E Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A8AB8E. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A8AB8E is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 168, 171, 142 and HSL values of 66°, 15%, 61%.

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