Grayish Purple

The color #A996A3 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 169, 150, 163 and HSL values of 319°, 10%, 63%.

Color Values for #A996A3

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HEX:
#A996A3
RGB:
rgb(169,150,163) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(319,10%,63%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 11%, 4%, 34%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A996A3

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A996A3. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 66.3%
Green: 58.8%
Blue: 63.9%

Contrast Analysis for #A996A3

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 #A996A3

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A996A3

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

Complementary Colors for #A996A3

The complementary color for #A996A3 is #97AA9D. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A996A3

The analogous colors for #A996A3 are #A797AA and #AA979B. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A996A3

The triadic colors for #A996A3 are #A4AA97 and #97A4AA. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A996A3

These are the darker variations of #A996A3. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #877882 and #655A62. This progression shows how #A996A3 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A996A3

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #BAABB5 and #CBC0C8. This progression shows how #A996A3. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A996A3

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A996A3. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #A996A3

Companies and brands that incorporate #A996A3 in their visual identity.

#A996A3 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A996A3. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A996A3 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 169, 150, 163 and HSL values of 319°, 10%, 63%.

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