Grayish Yellow

The color #A9AE99 is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 169, 174, 153 and HSL values of 74°, 11%, 64%.

Color Values for #A9AE99

Below are the different color format representations for #A9AE99. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#A9AE99
RGB:
rgb(169,174,153) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(74,11%,64%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(3%, 0%, 12%, 32%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A9AE99

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A9AE99. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 66.3%
Green: 68.2%
Blue: 60%

Contrast Analysis for #A9AE99

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 #A9AE99

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A9AE99

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

Complementary Colors for #A9AE99

The complementary color for #A9AE99 is #9E99AD. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A9AE99

The analogous colors for #A9AE99 are #ADA899 and #9EAD99. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A9AE99

The triadic colors for #A9AE99 are #99A9AD and #AD99A9. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A9AE99

These are the darker variations of #A9AE99. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #878B7A and #65685C. This progression shows how #A9AE99 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A9AE99

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #BABEAD and #CBCEC2. This progression shows how #A9AE99. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A9AE99

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A9AE99. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #A9AE99

Companies and brands that incorporate #A9AE99 in their visual identity.

#A9AE99 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A9AE99. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A9AE99 is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 169, 174, 153 and HSL values of 74°, 11%, 64%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #A9AE99 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.