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#A7959D Color — #A7959D

Complete color reference for #A7959D: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#A7959D
RGBrgb(167, 149, 157)
HSLhsl(333, 9%, 62%)
HSVhsv(333, 11%, 65%)
CMYKC:0% M:11% Y:6% K:35%
CSS Color#A7959D
Decimal10982813
Luminance0.3214

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#A7959D on White
Ratio: 2.83:1 — Fail
#A7959D on Black
Ratio: 7.43:1 — AAA
White on #A7959D
Ratio: 2.83:1 — Fail
Black on #A7959D
Ratio: 7.43:1 — AAA

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#FBFAFA
100#F2EFF0
200#E5DFE2
300#D7CFD3
400#C6BABF
500#A7959D
600#86777E
700#64595E
800#433C3F
900#2A2527

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #A7959D?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(167, 149, 157). The red channel is 167, green is 149, and blue is 157 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #A7959D?

The HSL value is hsl(333, 9%, 62%). Hue is 333°, saturation is 9%, and lightness is 62%.

Does #A7959D meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #A7959D achieves a 2.83:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 7.43:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #A7959D?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #A7959D is #95A79F.