Grayish Yellow

The color #A8AE8B is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 168, 174, 139 and HSL values of 70°, 18%, 61%.

Color Values for #A8AE8B

Below are the different color format representations for #A8AE8B. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#A8AE8B
RGB:
rgb(168,174,139) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(70,18%,61%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(3%, 0%, 20%, 32%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A8AE8B

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A8AE8B. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 65.9%
Green: 68.2%
Blue: 54.5%

Contrast Analysis for #A8AE8B

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 #A8AE8B

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A8AE8B

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

Complementary Colors for #A8AE8B

The complementary color for #A8AE8B is #908AAD. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A8AE8B

The analogous colors for #A8AE8B are #ADA28A and #96AD8A. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A8AE8B

The triadic colors for #A8AE8B are #8AA7AD and #AD8AA7. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A8AE8B

These are the darker variations of #A8AE8B. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #868B6F and #656853. This progression shows how #A8AE8B darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A8AE8B

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B9BEA2 and #CBCEB9. This progression shows how #A8AE8B. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A8AE8B

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A8AE8B. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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Companies and brands that incorporate #A8AE8B in their visual identity.

#A8AE8B Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A8AE8B. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A8AE8B is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 168, 174, 139 and HSL values of 70°, 18%, 61%.

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