Grayish Purple

The color #A9859C is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 169, 133, 156 and HSL values of 322°, 17%, 59%.

Color Values for #A9859C

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HEX:
#A9859C
RGB:
rgb(169,133,156) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(322,17%,59%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 21%, 8%, 34%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A9859C

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A9859C. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 66.3%
Green: 52.2%
Blue: 61.2%

Contrast Analysis for #A9859C

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 #A9859C

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A9859C

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

Complementary Colors for #A9859C

The complementary color for #A9859C is #85A892. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A9859C

The analogous colors for #A9859C are #A385A8 and #A88589. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A9859C

The triadic colors for #A9859C are #9BA885 and #859BA8. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A9859C

These are the darker variations of #A9859C. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #876A7D and #65505E. This progression shows how #A9859C darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A9859C

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #BA9DB0 and #CBB6C4. This progression shows how #A9859C. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A9859C

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A9859C. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #A9859C

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#A9859C Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A9859C. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A9859C is a grayish purple with RGB values of 169, 133, 156 and HSL values of 322°, 17%, 59%.

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