Grayish Purple

The color #AA9CA9 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 170, 156, 169 and HSL values of 304°, 8%, 64%.

Color Values for #AA9CA9

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HEX:
#AA9CA9
RGB:
rgb(170,156,169) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(304,8%,64%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 8%, 1%, 33%) Copied!

Color Composition of #AA9CA9

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #AA9CA9. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 66.7%
Green: 61.2%
Blue: 66.3%

Contrast Analysis for #AA9CA9

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 #AA9CA9

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #AA9CA9

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

Complementary Colors for #AA9CA9

The complementary color for #AA9CA9 is #9CAB9D. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #AA9CA9

The analogous colors for #AA9CA9 are #A49CAB and #AB9CA2. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #AA9CA9

The triadic colors for #AA9CA9 are #AAAB9C and #9CAAAB. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #AA9CA9

These are the darker variations of #AA9CA9. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #887D87 and #665E65. This progression shows how #AA9CA9 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #AA9CA9

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #BBB0BA and #CCC4CB. This progression shows how #AA9CA9. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #AA9CA9

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #AA9CA9. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #AA9CA9

Companies and brands that incorporate #AA9CA9 in their visual identity.

#AA9CA9 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #AA9CA9. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #AA9CA9 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 170, 156, 169 and HSL values of 304°, 8%, 64%.

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