Grayish Purple

The color #A9A3A9 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 169, 163, 169 and HSL values of 300°, 3%, 65%.

Color Values for #A9A3A9

Below are the different color format representations for #A9A3A9. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#A9A3A9
RGB:
rgb(169,163,169) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(300,3%,65%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 4%, 0%, 34%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A9A3A9

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A9A3A9. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

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

Contrast Analysis for #A9A3A9

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 #A9A3A9

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A9A3A9

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

Complementary Colors for #A9A3A9

The complementary color for #A9A3A9 is #A3A8A3. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A9A3A9

The analogous colors for #A9A3A9 are #A6A3A8 and #A8A3A6. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A9A3A9

The triadic colors for #A9A3A9 are #A8A8A3 and #A3A8A8. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A9A3A9

These are the darker variations of #A9A3A9. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #878287 and #656265. This progression shows how #A9A3A9 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A9A3A9

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #BAB5BA and #CBC8CB. This progression shows how #A9A3A9. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A9A3A9

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A9A3A9. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #A9A3A9

Companies and brands that incorporate #A9A3A9 in their visual identity.

#A9A3A9 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A9A3A9. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A9A3A9 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 169, 163, 169 and HSL values of 300°, 3%, 65%.

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