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#A2ADED Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #A2ADED including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#A2ADED Color Information

#A2ADED RGB value is (162, 173, 237). The hex color red value is 162, green is 173, and blue is 237. Its HSL format shows a hue of 231°, saturation of 68 percent, and lightness of78 percent. The CMYK process values are 32 percent, 27 percent, 0 percent, 7percent.

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rgb(162, 173, 237)
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#A2ADED Color Meaning

Color #A2ADED offers soft institutional calm, atmospheric neutrality, and inclusive serenity. #A2ADED lighter variant of color #A2ADED leans closer to periwinkle, carrying more white and a whisper of lavender. #A2ADED evokes coastal mist, morning fog over water, and institutional linens—calm without coldness. In healthcare and education design, color #A2ADED reduces perceived anxiety in waiting areas and classrooms by lowering visual contrast without inducing drowsiness. Unlike stark whites or clinical greys, #A2ADED retains emotional warmth through its subtle blue base. In branding, color #A2ADED signals gentleness with structure. #A2ADED appears in mental health platforms, childcare services, and university sub-brands where approachability is key. Digital performance is strong: #A2ADED 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 #A2ADED tone are rated as more empathetic and listener-oriented—ideal for service-based industries. Culturally, color #A2ADED reflects care that listens before acting. #A2ADED is not the color of leadership but of support. In spiritual contexts, #A2ADED mirrors the third eye’s receptive mode: wisdom gathered through patience. Designers use color #A2ADED when they want to humanize systems. Its strength lies in its softness—a quiet presence that makes others feel seen.

Color Conversion

Convert #A2ADED 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
#A2ADED
RGB
rgb(162, 173, 237)
HSL
hsl(231°, 68%, 78%)
CMYK
cmyk(32%, 27%, 0%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(231°, 32%, 93%)
XYZ
45.1299 43.6829 86.1738
Yxy
43.6829 0.2579 0.2496
Hunter Lab
66.0930 2.2186 -7.5218
CIE-Lab
72.0161 10.6930 -33.2467

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red162 / 255 (64%)
64%
Green173 / 255 (68%)
68%
Blue237 / 255 (93%)
93%

CMYK Values

Cyan32 / 100 (32%)
32%
Magenta27 / 100 (27%)
27%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#A2ADED 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

#A2ADED 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 #A2ADED 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.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.16:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.16:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.16:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #A2ADED 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

#A2ADED

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #A2ADED;

Text Color

color: #A2ADED;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #A2ADED;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #A2ADED40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #A2ADED;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A2ADED 0%, #253cc0 100%);

#A2ADED Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #A2ADED color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.