Grayish Blue

The color #A9A9B6 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 169, 169, 182 and HSL values of 240°, 8%, 69%.

Color Values for #A9A9B6

Below are the different color format representations for #A9A9B6. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#A9A9B6
RGB:
rgb(169,169,182) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(240,8%,69%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(7%, 7%, 0%, 29%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A9A9B6

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A9A9B6. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 66.3%
Green: 66.3%
Blue: 71.4%

Contrast Analysis for #A9A9B6

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 #A9A9B6

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A9A9B6

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

Complementary Colors for #A9A9B6

The complementary color for #A9A9B6 is #B6B6AA. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A9A9B6

The analogous colors for #A9A9B6 are #AAB0B6 and #B0AAB6. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A9A9B6

The triadic colors for #A9A9B6 are #B6AAAA and #AAB6AA. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A9A9B6

These are the darker variations of #A9A9B6. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #878792 and #65656D. This progression shows how #A9A9B6 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A9A9B6

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #BABAC5 and #CBCBD3. This progression shows how #A9A9B6. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A9A9B6

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A9A9B6. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #A9A9B6

Companies and brands that incorporate #A9A9B6 in their visual identity.

#A9A9B6 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A9A9B6. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A9A9B6 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 169, 169, 182 and HSL values of 240°, 8%, 69%.

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