#A2ADAD Color Meaning and Information

#A2ADAD Color Information

#A2ADAD RGB value is (162, 173, 173). The hex color red value is 162, green is 173, and blue is 173. Its HSL format shows a hue of 180°, saturation of 6 percent, and lightness of66 percent. The CMYK process values are 6 percent, 0 percent, 0 percent, 32percent.

#A2ADAD

rgb(162, 173, 173)

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#A2ADAD Color Meaning

color #A2ADAD signifies universal neutrality, industrial consensus, and digital ambiguity. #A2ADAD medium gray, identical to Darkgray and Dark Gray, is the quintessential color of pavement, fog, and unfinished surfaces. Psychologically, Color #A2ADAD fosters impartiality, promotes a collective mindset, and serves as a non-distracting canvas for other elements. #A2ADAD culturally references mass manufacturing, urban anonymity, and the default state in digital design systems. Spiritually, Color #A2ADAD represents the merging of all possibilities into a unified whole, the suspension of judgment, and the quiet strength found in being undefined, embodying a pervasive and adaptable neutrality.

Color Conversion

Convert #A2ADAD across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX

#A2ADAD

RGB

rgb(162, 173, 173)

HSL

hsl(180°, 6%, 66%)

CMYK

cmyk(6%, 0%, 0%, 32%)

HSV

hsv(180°, 6%, 68%)

XYZ

37.3867 40.5857 45.3985

Yxy

40.5857 0.3030 0.3290

Hunter Lab

63.7069 -0.7041 -0.2268

CIE-Lab

69.8846 -3.8424 -1.3367

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red162 / 255 (64%)

64%

Green173 / 255 (68%)

68%

Blue173 / 255 (68%)

68%

CMYK Values

Cyan6 / 100 (6%)

Magenta0 / 100 (0%)

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)32 / 100 (32%)

32%

Color Variations

#A2ADAD harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#A2ADAD harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #A2ADAD for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#A2ADAD

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.30:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.30:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.30:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #A2ADAD appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#A2ADAD

protanopia

#a7a7ad

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #A2ADAD;

Text Color

color: #A2ADAD;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #A2ADAD;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #A2ADAD40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #A2ADAD;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A2ADAD 0%, #5c6767 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #A2ADAD in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.