Grayish Yellow

The color #A9A994 is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 169, 169, 148 and HSL values of 60°, 11%, 62%.

Color Values for #A9A994

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HEX:
#A9A994
RGB:
rgb(169,169,148) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(60,11%,62%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 0%, 12%, 34%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A9A994

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A9A994. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 66.3%
Green: 66.3%
Blue: 58%

Contrast Analysis for #A9A994

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 #A9A994

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A9A994

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

Complementary Colors for #A9A994

The complementary color for #A9A994 is #9393A9. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A9A994

The analogous colors for #A9A994 are #A99E93 and #9EA993. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A9A994

The triadic colors for #A9A994 are #93A9A9 and #A993A9. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A9A994

These are the darker variations of #A9A994. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #878776 and #656559. This progression shows how #A9A994 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A9A994

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #BABAA9 and #CBCBBF. This progression shows how #A9A994. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A9A994

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A9A994. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #A9A994

Companies and brands that incorporate #A9A994 in their visual identity.

#A9A994 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A9A994. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A9A994 is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 169, 169, 148 and HSL values of 60°, 11%, 62%.

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