Color swatch image showing #A2ADDD with RGB(162,173,221) values
Color swatch image showing #A2ADDD with RGB(162,173,221) values

#A2ADDD Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #A2ADDD including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#A2ADDD Color Information

#A2ADDD RGB value is (162, 173, 221). The hex color red value is 162, green is 173, and blue is 221. Its HSL format shows a hue of 229°, saturation of 46 percent, and lightness of 75 percent. The CMYK process values are 27 percent, 22 percent, 0 percent, 13 percent.

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#A2ADDD Color Meaning

Color #A2ADDD evokes calmness, imagination, and thoughtful introspection. #A2ADDD medium-light periwinkle blue blends blue’s tranquility with a hint of purple’s creativity. Psychologically, color #A2ADDD encourages reflective thought, clarity, and gentle inspiration. Culturally, color #A2ADDD represents exploration, intellect, and calm sophistication in Western symbolism. Eastern traditions link #A2ADDD to meditation, water energy, and mental clarity. Fengshui views #A2ADDD as promoting focus, clarity, and serenity in rooms or workspaces. Spiritually, #A2ADDD resonates with the throat and third-eye chakras, supporting expression and intuitive thought. In design and arts, color #A2ADDD functions as a soothing accent or primary tone. Its medium-light, muted quality pairs with neutrals, whites, or deeper blues, making #A2ADDD suitable for contemplative spaces, branding, or artwork emphasizing calm sophistication.

Color Conversion

Convert #A2ADDD 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
#A2ADDD
RGB
rgb(162, 173, 221)
HSL
hsl(229°, 46%, 75%)
CMYK
cmyk(27%, 22%, 0%, 13%)
HSV
hsv(229°, 27%, 87%)
XYZ
42.8950 42.7890 74.4049
Yxy
42.7890 0.2679 0.2673
Hunter Lab
65.4133 1.3533 -5.3630
CIE-Lab
71.4115 6.7504 -25.4518

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red162 / 255 (64%)
64%
Green173 / 255 (68%)
68%
Blue221 / 255 (87%)
87%

CMYK Values

Cyan27 / 100 (27%)
27%
Magenta22 / 100 (22%)
22%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)13 / 100 (13%)
13%

Color Variations

#A2ADDD 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

#A2ADDD 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 #A2ADDD 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.

#FFFFFF
#A2ADDD

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.20:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.20:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.20:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #A2ADDD 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

#A2ADDD

protanopia

#a7a7d1

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #A2ADDD;

Text Color

color: #A2ADDD;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #A2ADDD;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #A2ADDD40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #A2ADDD;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A2ADDD 0%, #3b4ea1 100%);

#A2ADDD Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #A2ADDD color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.