Purple

The color #A97996 is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 169, 121, 150 and HSL values of 324°, 22%, 57%.

Color Values for #A97996

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HEX:
#A97996
RGB:
rgb(169,121,150) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(324,22%,57%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 28%, 11%, 34%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A97996

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A97996. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 66.3%
Green: 47.5%
Blue: 58.8%

Contrast Analysis for #A97996

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 #A97996

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A97996

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

Complementary Colors for #A97996

The complementary color for #A97996 is #79A98D. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A97996

The analogous colors for #A97996 are #A579A9 and #A9797E. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A97996

The triadic colors for #A97996 are #96A979 and #7996A9. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A97996

These are the darker variations of #A97996. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #876178 and #65495A. This progression shows how #A97996 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A97996

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #BA94AB and #CBAFC0. This progression shows how #A97996. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A97996

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A97996. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #A97996

Companies and brands that incorporate #A97996 in their visual identity.

#A97996 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A97996. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A97996 is a purple with RGB values of 169, 121, 150 and HSL values of 324°, 22%, 57%.

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