Grayish Yellow

The color #A8AE97 is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 168, 174, 151 and HSL values of 76°, 12%, 64%.

Color Values for #A8AE97

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HEX:
#A8AE97
RGB:
rgb(168,174,151) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(76,12%,64%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(3%, 0%, 13%, 32%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A8AE97

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A8AE97. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 65.9%
Green: 68.2%
Blue: 59.2%

Contrast Analysis for #A8AE97

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 #A8AE97

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A8AE97

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

Complementary Colors for #A8AE97

The complementary color for #A8AE97 is #9E98AE. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A8AE97

The analogous colors for #A8AE97 are #AEA998 and #9DAE98. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A8AE97

The triadic colors for #A8AE97 are #98A8AE and #AE98A8. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A8AE97

These are the darker variations of #A8AE97. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #868B79 and #65685B. This progression shows how #A8AE97 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A8AE97

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B9BEAC and #CBCEC1. This progression shows how #A8AE97. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A8AE97

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A8AE97. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #A8AE97

Companies and brands that incorporate #A8AE97 in their visual identity.

#A8AE97 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A8AE97. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A8AE97 is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 168, 174, 151 and HSL values of 76°, 12%, 64%.

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