Color swatch image showing #A2ADE4 with RGB(162,173,228) values

#A2ADE4 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #A2ADE4 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#A2ADE4 Color Information

#A2ADE4 RGB value is (162, 173, 228). The hex color red value is 162, green is 173, and blue is 228. Its HSL format shows a hue of 230°, saturation of 55 percent, and lightness of 76 percent. The CMYK process values are 29 percent, 24 percent, 0 percent, 11 percent.

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#A2ADE4 Color Meaning

Color #A2ADE4 offers soft institutional calm, atmospheric neutrality, and inclusive serenity. #A2ADE4 lighter variant of color #A2ADE4 leans closer to periwinkle, carrying more white and a whisper of lavender. #A2ADE4 evokes coastal mist, morning fog over water, and institutional linens—calm without coldness. In healthcare and education design, color #A2ADE4 reduces perceived anxiety in waiting areas and classrooms by lowering visual contrast without inducing drowsiness. Unlike stark whites or clinical greys, #A2ADE4 retains emotional warmth through its subtle blue base. In branding, color #A2ADE4 signals gentleness with structure. #A2ADE4 appears in mental health platforms, childcare services, and university sub-brands where approachability is key. Digital performance is strong: #A2ADE4 offers sufficient contrast against dark text for readability while remaining soothing in large fields. Print consistency is high, though designers often specify coated stock to preserve its delicate luminance. Consumer research shows that products in #A2ADE4 tone are rated as more empathetic and listener-oriented—ideal for service-based industries. Culturally, color #A2ADE4 reflects care that listens before acting. #A2ADE4 is not the color of leadership but of support. In spiritual contexts, #A2ADE4 mirrors the third eye’s receptive mode: wisdom gathered through patience. Designers use color #A2ADE4 when they want to humanize systems. Its strength lies in its softness—a quiet presence that makes others feel seen.

Color Conversion

Convert #A2ADE4 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
#A2ADE4
RGB
rgb(162, 173, 228)
HSL
hsl(230°, 55%, 76%)
CMYK
cmyk(29%, 24%, 0%, 11%)
HSV
hsv(230°, 29%, 89%)
XYZ
43.8475 43.1700 79.4204
Yxy
43.1700 0.2634 0.2594
Hunter Lab
65.7039 1.7200 -6.2778
CIE-Lab
71.6702 8.4534 -28.8783

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red162 / 255 (64%)
64%
Green173 / 255 (68%)
68%
Blue228 / 255 (89%)
89%

CMYK Values

Cyan29 / 100 (29%)
29%
Magenta24 / 100 (24%)
24%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)11 / 100 (11%)
11%

Color Variations

#A2ADE4 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

#A2ADE4 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 #A2ADE4 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
#A2ADE4

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.18:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.18:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.18:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #A2ADE4 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

#A2ADE4

protanopia

#a7a7d7

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #A2ADE4;

Text Color

color: #A2ADE4;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #A2ADE4;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #A2ADE440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #A2ADE4;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A2ADE4 0%, #3247ad 100%);

#A2ADE4 Color FAQs

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