Grayish Yellow

The color #A9AC97 is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 169, 172, 151 and HSL values of 69°, 11%, 63%.

Color Values for #A9AC97

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HEX:
#A9AC97
RGB:
rgb(169,172,151) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(69,11%,63%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(2%, 0%, 12%, 33%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A9AC97

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A9AC97. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 66.3%
Green: 67.5%
Blue: 59.2%

Contrast Analysis for #A9AC97

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 #A9AC97

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A9AC97

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

Complementary Colors for #A9AC97

The complementary color for #A9AC97 is #9996AB. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A9AC97

The analogous colors for #A9AC97 are #ABA496 and #9EAB96. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A9AC97

The triadic colors for #A9AC97 are #96A8AB and #AB96A8. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A9AC97

These are the darker variations of #A9AC97. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #878A79 and #65675B. This progression shows how #A9AC97 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A9AC97

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #BABDAC and #CBCDC1. This progression shows how #A9AC97. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A9AC97

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A9AC97. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#A9AC97 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A9AC97. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A9AC97 is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 169, 172, 151 and HSL values of 69°, 11%, 63%.

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