Grayish Purple

The color #A996B7 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 169, 150, 183 and HSL values of 275°, 19%, 65%.

Color Values for #A996B7

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HEX:
#A996B7
RGB:
rgb(169,150,183) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(275,19%,65%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(8%, 18%, 0%, 28%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A996B7

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A996B7. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 66.3%
Green: 58.8%
Blue: 71.8%

Contrast Analysis for #A996B7

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 #A996B7

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A996B7

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

Complementary Colors for #A996B7

The complementary color for #A996B7 is #A3B795. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A996B7

The analogous colors for #A996B7 are #9895B7 and #B795B4. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A996B7

The triadic colors for #A996B7 are #B7A995 and #95B7A9. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A996B7

These are the darker variations of #A996B7. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #877892 and #655A6E. This progression shows how #A996B7 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A996B7

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #BAABC5 and #CBC0D4. This progression shows how #A996B7. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A996B7

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A996B7. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #A996B7

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#A996B7 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A996B7. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A996B7 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 169, 150, 183 and HSL values of 275°, 19%, 65%.

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