Grayish Purple

The color #AD8BAE is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 173, 139, 174 and HSL values of 298°, 18%, 61%.

Color Values for #AD8BAE

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HEX:
#AD8BAE
RGB:
rgb(173,139,174) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(298,18%,61%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(1%, 20%, 0%, 32%) Copied!

Color Composition of #AD8BAE

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #AD8BAE. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 67.8%
Green: 54.5%
Blue: 68.2%

Contrast Analysis for #AD8BAE

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 #AD8BAE

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #AD8BAE

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

Complementary Colors for #AD8BAE

The complementary color for #AD8BAE is #8BAD8A. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #AD8BAE

The analogous colors for #AD8BAE are #9A8AAD and #AD8A9D. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #AD8BAE

The triadic colors for #AD8BAE are #ADAC8A and #8AADAC. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #AD8BAE

These are the darker variations of #AD8BAE. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #8A6F8B and #685368. This progression shows how #AD8BAE darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #AD8BAE

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #BDA2BE and #CEB9CE. This progression shows how #AD8BAE. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #AD8BAE

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #AD8BAE. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #AD8BAE

Companies and brands that incorporate #AD8BAE in their visual identity.

#AD8BAE Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #AD8BAE. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #AD8BAE is a grayish purple with RGB values of 173, 139, 174 and HSL values of 298°, 18%, 61%.

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