Grayish Yellow

The color #A8B09C is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 168, 176, 156 and HSL values of 84°, 11%, 65%.

Color Values for #A8B09C

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HEX:
#A8B09C
RGB:
rgb(168,176,156)
HSL:
hsl(84,11%,65%)
CMYK:
cmyk(5%, 0%, 11%, 31%)

Color Composition of #A8B09C

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A8B09C. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 65.9%
Green: 69%
Blue: 61.2%

Contrast Analysis for #A8B09C

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 #A8B09C

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A8B09C

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

Complementary Colors for #A8B09C

The complementary color for #A8B09C is #A49CB0. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A8B09C

The analogous colors for #A8B09C are #B0AE9C and #9EB09C. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A8B09C

The triadic colors for #A8B09C are #9CA8B0 and #B09CA8. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A8B09C

These are the darker variations of #A8B09C. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #868D7D and #656A5E. This progression shows how #A8B09C darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A8B09C

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B9C0B0 and #CBD0C4. This progression shows how #A8B09C. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A8B09C

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A8B09C. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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Companies and brands that incorporate #A8B09C in their visual identity.

#A8B09C Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A8B09C. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A8B09C is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 168, 176, 156 and HSL values of 84°, 11%, 65%.

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