Grayish Yellow

The color #A9A991 is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 169, 169, 145 and HSL values of 60°, 12%, 62%.

Color Values for #A9A991

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HEX:
#A9A991
RGB:
rgb(169,169,145) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(60,12%,62%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 0%, 14%, 34%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A9A991

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A9A991. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 66.3%
Green: 66.3%
Blue: 56.9%

Contrast Analysis for #A9A991

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 #A9A991

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A9A991

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

Complementary Colors for #A9A991

The complementary color for #A9A991 is #9292AA. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A9A991

The analogous colors for #A9A991 are #AA9E92 and #9EAA92. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A9A991

The triadic colors for #A9A991 are #92AAAA and #AA92AA. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A9A991

These are the darker variations of #A9A991. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #878774 and #656557. This progression shows how #A9A991 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A9A991

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #BABAA7 and #CBCBBD. This progression shows how #A9A991. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A9A991

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A9A991. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #A9A991

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#A9A991 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A9A991. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A9A991 is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 169, 169, 145 and HSL values of 60°, 12%, 62%.

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